Choice of 5 amazing hostels right in the heart of the city
Two wonderful hostels slap bang in the city centre
We will be the eyes and ears on the ground about all the latest happenings in Dublin and Cork - there is so much to do, see and experience all within easy access of our Dublin and Cork Hostels. We will bring you the best ideas and suggestions at the cheapest group prices. You will also find some useful planning tips. Follow us now.
If you’re in Dublin and feel like a taste of the great outdoors, you’ll be glad to find out it’s right on your doorstep and the doorsteps of a million Dubliners too. Phoenix park, Dublin’s largest park, is one of the top attractions in Dublin and it’s now easy to rent bikes to cycle through this beautiful 1700-acre, public park. From the home of our president to perhaps the most loved herd of deer in Europe and of course, Dublin Zoo, there’s so much to see and do. (more…)
Making a trip to Dublin is like a pilgrimage of sorts for every traveller. It’s something that must be done at least once in your life, it’ll change you forever and it might even cure you of something – what that is, who knows?!. On your next trip to our fair city, take in the incredible religious history and wonderful monastic architecture. It is indeed a sight to behold (last religious pun – I promise!!) (more…)
We’re not too interested in chocolate in our office. …we can take it or leave it. But we usually end up taking it and as much of it as we can get our chocolate-stained hands on!! The good people over at the Chocolate Warehouse Dublin had people like us in mind when they set up their amazing place just a 10 minute bus ride outside of the city. By people like us, I mean chocolate obsessed addicts! (more…)
In a busy tourist city like Dublin, people sometimes tell us it can be hard to find the ‘authentic experience’. Well, we can assure you that’s changed. The Irish House Party, Dublin is Ireland’s unique Irish music and dance party and is designed to show the visitor the best in Irish traditional music, song and dancing. (more…)
If you’re planning a trip to Dublin with your family, study group or even sporting team, a tour of literary Dublin is a must. One of only 4 cities in the world which has been designated a UNESCO city of literature, our tradition goes back thousands of years. Just think about some of the famous writers born here…James Joyce and the Nobel prize-winning trio of Yeats, Shaw and Beckett. Not to mention modern day greats like Roddy Doyle, Maeve Binchy and Joseph O’Connor.
Ok – just days to go…..you think you’re ready….but are you really? If you’re coming to Dublin for St Patrick’s Festival, you are assured of a great time but a little bit more preparation is always a good thing. Stamina is a must have but keep in mind the points below and have the best Paddy’s day ever.
1. Decide your plan of action for the parade. You might like to retire to a lively pub to watch it or you may even consider lining out along the parade route. We advise you to just get out there and see it live. All our hostels in Dublin are located within easy walking distance of the parade route. Download the route from the website and if you have a Smartphone, there’s a shiny new app to get you going. (more…)
Ireland’s national day is now a four day long party. St Patrick’s Festival was established in the mid nineties to showcase Ireland and all we have to offer and to show international visitors how we enjoy our own national day. From film and music to sport and craic, Dublin is the only place to be from the 16-19 March.
And if you want to know exactly what’s going on or you need a helping hand – that’s us. If there’s a party on the go in this city, we’ll know all about it. So exactly what are the things to do for St Patrick’s festival and what makes this so much different than any other party in Ireland? Glad you asked that…. (more…)
Even after a heartbreaking last minute defeat by our enemies and friends the Welsh , we look forward to having great six nations rugby weekends in Dublin for the rest of the championship. Rugby is something we do take seriously in Dublin. As home to Leinster, Heineken Cup champions twice in the last few years and birthplace of Ireland’s best ever player, Brian O’Driscoll – if you like rugby, you’ll love Dublin.
With the Italians and the Scots to come on 25 Feb and the 10 March, we’re sure the next two home rugby weekends will be brilliant and as usual, through our hostels in Dublin, we’ll be lining up plenty of things to do on a rugby weekend in Dublin for our guests and their groups. In fact this year, with Ireland’s last game falling on St Patricks day (even though it is on in London) – we’ll argue any day that a Dublin pub is the best place in the world to watch Ireland play England in any sport! (more…)
Yes I am! If you’re on the way to Dublin this February, you have to take a trip to the movies. Ok, we admit it – we’re a bit giddy at Celtic Group Hostels as this is one of our most favourite events of the year. With the Oscars just around the corner and a new Irish actor taking Hollywood by storm (Michael Fassbender, this time…), the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival is a must for even the casual movie buff. As events in Dublin in February go, this is top of the list. (more…)
September is one of our favourite months here at Celtic Groups Hostels – there are so many Events & Festivals taking place in Dublin – visitors (and us locals) are just spoiled for choice about what to do and see this month…… Where to begin? The following are some of our favourites to share with you (more…)
