Verdict
Destinations

Dublin on a budget

Worth the spend, plus the free and near-free wins.

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  1. 1.National Museum of Ireland – ArchaeologyOn a budget, National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology still earns its price.
  2. 2.National Gallery of IrelandOn a budget, National Gallery of Ireland still earns its price.
  3. 3.Chester Beatty LibraryOn a budget, Chester Beatty Library still earns its price.
  4. 4.St Stephen's GreenOn a budget, St Stephen's Green still earns its price.
  5. 5.Iveagh GardensOn a budget, Iveagh Gardens still earns its price.
  6. 6.National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & HistoryOn a budget, National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History still earns its price.
  7. 7.Howth Cliff Walk Day-TripOn a budget, Howth Cliff Walk Day-Trip still earns its price.
  8. 8.Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)On a budget, Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) still earns its price.
  9. 9.Merrion SquareOn a budget, Merrion Square still earns its price.
  10. 10.National Botanic GardensOn a budget, National Botanic Gardens still earns its price.
  11. 11.St Audoen's Church & Medieval WallsOn a budget, St Audoen's Church & Medieval Walls still earns its price.
  12. 12.Kilmainham GaolOn a budget, Kilmainham Gaol still earns its price.
  13. 13.Bray to Greystones Cliff WalkOn a budget, Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk still earns its price.
  14. 14.StoneybatterOn a budget, Stoneybatter still earns its price.
  15. 15.Phoenix ParkOn a budget, Phoenix Park still earns its price.
  16. 16.Hugh Lane GalleryOn a budget, Hugh Lane Gallery still earns its price.
  17. 17.Dalkey & Killiney HillOn a budget, Dalkey & Killiney Hill still earns its price.
  18. 18.Glendalough Day-TripOn a budget, Glendalough Day-Trip still earns its price.
  19. 19.The Cobblestone (Smithfield)On a budget, The Cobblestone (Smithfield) still earns its price.
  20. 20.Marsh's LibraryOn a budget, Marsh's Library still earns its price.
  21. 21.Trinity College & Book of KellsOn a budget, Trinity College & Book of Kells still earns its price.
  22. 22.Newgrange & Brú na BóinneOn a budget, Newgrange & Brú na Bóinne still earns its price.
  23. 23.14 Henrietta StreetOn a budget, 14 Henrietta Street still earns its price.
  24. 24.A Live GAA Match (Hurling/Football)On a budget, A Live GAA Match (Hurling/Football) still earns its price.
  25. 25.Portobello & the Grand CanalOn a budget, Portobello & the Grand Canal still earns its price.
  26. 26.Powerscourt Estate & WaterfallOn a budget, Powerscourt Estate & Waterfall still earns its price.
  27. 27.Dublin CastleOn a budget, Dublin Castle still earns its price.
  28. 28.St Patrick's CathedralOn a budget, St Patrick's Cathedral still earns its price.
  29. 29.Christ Church CathedralOn a budget, Christ Church Cathedral still earns its price.
  30. 30.Ha'penny BridgeOn a budget, Ha'penny Bridge still earns its price.
  31. 31.Teeling Whiskey DistilleryOn a budget, Teeling Whiskey Distillery still earns its price.
  32. 32.Glasnevin Cemetery & MuseumOn a budget, Glasnevin Cemetery & Museum still earns its price.
  33. 33.The Little Museum of DublinOn a budget, The Little Museum of Dublin still earns its price.
  34. 34.Cliffs of Moher Day-TripOn a budget, Cliffs of Moher Day-Trip still earns its price.
  35. 35.GPO Witness History / O'Connell StreetOn a budget, weigh it — GPO Witness History / O'Connell Street isn't cheap for what it is.
  36. 36.Malahide Castle & GardensOn a budget, weigh it — Malahide Castle & Gardens isn't cheap for what it is.
  37. 37.George's Street ArcadeOn a budget, weigh it — George's Street Arcade isn't cheap for what it is.
  38. 38.Traditional Irish Music Pub CrawlOn a budget, weigh it — Traditional Irish Music Pub Crawl isn't cheap for what it is.
  39. 39.Samuel Beckett Bridge & DocklandsOn a budget, weigh it — Samuel Beckett Bridge & Docklands isn't cheap for what it is.
  40. 40.Chapter One by Mickael ViljanenOn a budget, weigh it — Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen isn't cheap for what it is.
  41. 41.Jeanie Johnston Famine ShipOn a budget, weigh it — Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship isn't cheap for what it is.
  42. 42.Croke Park & GAA Museum TourOn a budget, weigh it — Croke Park & GAA Museum Tour isn't cheap for what it is.
  43. 43.The Winding StairOn a budget, weigh it — The Winding Stair isn't cheap for what it is.
  44. 44.The Merrion HotelOn a budget, weigh it — The Merrion Hotel isn't cheap for what it is.
  45. 45.EttoOn a budget, weigh it — Etto isn't cheap for what it is.
  46. 46.The Shelbourne, Autograph CollectionOn a budget, weigh it — The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection isn't cheap for what it is.
  47. 47.EPIC The Irish Emigration MuseumOn a budget, weigh it — EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum isn't cheap for what it is.
  48. 48.Mr FoxOn a budget, weigh it — Mr Fox isn't cheap for what it is.
  49. 49.The Wilder TownhouseOn a budget, weigh it — The Wilder Townhouse isn't cheap for what it is.
  50. 50.Irish Whiskey MuseumOn a budget, weigh it — Irish Whiskey Museum isn't cheap for what it is.
  51. 51.The Marker HotelOn a budget, weigh it — The Marker Hotel isn't cheap for what it is.
  52. 52.Grafton StreetOn a budget, weigh it — Grafton Street isn't cheap for what it is.
  53. 53.Guinness StorehouseOn a budget, weigh it — Guinness Storehouse isn't cheap for what it is.
  54. 54.BunsenOn a budget, weigh it — Bunsen isn't cheap for what it is.

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