After you find the student accommodation Dublin, the next thought that may come to
your mind is what to explore here. It is well-known that the students visit abroad to study
with some dreams. They also dream to explore some new city and get some unique
experiences that they could keep with themselves in the forms of their memories for
their entire lifetime.
A similar dream can be witnessed among the students who arrive in Dublin to study.
Dublin is the capital city of Ireland and the largest city of this country, which offers a lot
to visitors. A huge number of tourists visit here and acquire a lot of wonderful
experiences. The students who are here for three or four years have definitely more
opportunities to explore Dublin as compared to the tourists.
Here are some of the things you can do during your stay in Dublin and can explore the
city at its best.
Entertainment
A large number of students like to get entertainment during their leisure time. Live music
is played in the streets of Dublin. Besides, there are also some venues, where the
music lover students can visit. The mid-range venues, which host live music throughout
the week, are Whelans and Vicar Street.
Besides, Dublin comprises a vibrant nightlife and has the reputation of one of the most
youthful cities in Europe. As per an estimate, 50% of citizens of this city are of age
below 25. So, this city has a wonderful arrangement for the entertainment of
youngsters, and it is one of the best things for the students also.
There are a number of pubs across the city, with the area around St. Stephen’s Green
and Grafton Street. Temple Bar is supposed to be the best location for the nightlife.
Shopping
It is needless to mention that shopping is one of the aspects that are liked most by the
youngsters. So, it may be one of the best things to enjoy by the students.
Dublin City Center is best known for shopping for tourists, locals, and overseas
students. This city comprises various shopping districts specifically around Grafton
Street and Henry Street.
Museums
There are a variety of museums in Dublin for lovers of art, culture, history, etc., or for
anyone who is willing to explore something unique.
The city has some wonderful history museums such as EPIC The Irish Emigration
Museum, The Little Museum of Dublin, Kilmainham Gaol Museum, Guinness
Storehouse, National Museum of Ireland – Archeology, and more.
There are museums on some other themes also. National Gallery of Ireland is the
popular art museum of the city.
Historical Sites
History lovers can also get fun at the historical sites available in Dublin. Dublin Castle,
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral, Trinity College Library, Ha’Penny
Bridge, Molly Malone Statue, and there are many other places for academics with an
interest in history.
Places for Nature Lovers
There are many nature sites and natural wonders available in and around Dublin that
can be explored by nature lover students.
Lough Tay is a gorgeous body of water that is nestled among the Wicklow Mountains.
Another wonderful place situated in the proximity of nature is Killiney Hill at Dalkey.
Some more nature sites that you can visit during your Student Accommodation Dublin are The Great
Sugar Loaf in Wicklow, Velvet Strand in Portmarnock, Tibradden Wood, and more.
In addition, there are also a number of parks in Dublin, where the visitors can enjoy the
greenery and some other attractions. In some of these parts, one can also witness the
wildlife. Some of the popular types of parks include Irishtown Nature Park, North Bull
Island, National Botanic Gardens, and more.
Adventures and Outdoor Activities in Dublin
In addition to the above-mentioned ones, there are plenty of outdoor activities in which
the students can get involved in their leisure time during their stay in Dublin. There is an
Irish Center of Cycling, which offers many things like cycle hire, cycle tourism, cycle
training, etc.
Moreover, one can also visit Shearwater Sea Kayaking based in Howth, County Dublin.
Flynn Park is one of the best places for a family adventure that is situated in Balbriggan,
County Dublin.
Some other things with which you can have fun here are biking, boating, sailing, etc.
Option to Visit Places outside Dublin
In addition to the abovementioned things, you also have the option to enjoy the things
outside Dublin. During your holidays, you can visit different cities in Ireland and UK and
can explore a lot. It will be definitely the best option to make your stay in Dublin more
and more memorable for your lifetime.
To Sum Up
It is for sure that you will have a memorable time in Dublin, Ireland, and apart from the
bookish knowledge, you will be able to get a lot of practical knowledge when you will
visit different places in the city.