Based on 31 experiences
I stayed here while hiking the Kerry Way (which was an incredible experience, during which I felt safe the ENTIRE time). I really like Dublin, and generally felt safe there. There were one or two instances when I could not avoid walking at dusk and was made to feel uncomfortable by men, but I used good judgement and was ultimately just fine. The best thing about Dublin, IMO, were the museums. I really loved seeing the bog bodies! Highly recommend that. Otherwise though, get out into the countryside ASAP - there is no substitute for it. The Irish are incredibly welcoming and hospitable and if you enjoy the outdoors, it is amazing.
Posted: May 13, 2024I visited Dublin with my family during summer last July. I feel quite safe in Dublin. But in my opinion there were many homeless people in the streets and also many garbage bags. I would like to recommend visiting Howth which is nearby Dublin by train. I also visited the EPIC museum about Irish Emigration, this museum was very interesting and also interactive.
Posted: March 14, 2024Experienced: June, 2023I enjoyed my time as a solo traveler in Dublin! There is definitely plenty to do around the city, and 2 days was not enough for it all. I felt relatively safe alone in the city- I stayed on Abbey St and explored the Temple Bar & surrounding areas alone at night and never felt threatened. There was occasionally begging but that was about the only time I was approached.
Posted: February 17, 2024It was very safe and a great place to be despite the rain. It was decently priced and a humble city to be in with lots to see even outside of Dublin. Getting around in public transit is great. Food was ok. You can visit cathedrals, temple bar, castles, Guinness brewery, Worth a visit
Posted: February 7, 2024I traveled with my boyfriend so I believe that I felt safer than if I was alone, but we didn’t felt afraid at night or with the locals of course you have to be careful with the scams even if I didn’t see much of it. There are a lot of junkies and people that sleeps in the streets. Temple bar is a most. You have like 3 or 4 free museums in the center of the city. Wax museum is cool to and the penny’s bridge is beautiful at night. I stayed 3 nights (400€) you can save money in meals, almost every market have “the meal deals” it’s a meal for 4,5€ and the wax museum was 16€ for students. the only public transport that i used was to go to the airport and to the hotel it was like 25€ I stayed in Baresford hotel, has a good location
Posted: January 4, 2024I have some friends living in Dublin so i went for the summer vacations. Since I'm brazilian I've found a lot of places where i could eat and listen to music from my country, but i didn't miss the chance to enjoy local culture. There are a lot of museums and interesting places to visit. It's a lovely country, even if the weather is a little too cold and rainy for me 😅 I did a lot of touristing by myself, wich I love and it forces me to meet new people and exchange experiences. I wandered around enjoying the views and felt safe and at peace. The night life is also good, a lot of pubs and clubs to choose from. It was my second time around and I'm definitely going back 🥰
Posted: December 18, 2023Experienced: July, 2023i felt very safe wether it was day or nicht. i really liked the armosphere and the people, i want to go again this summer. The food was also great. I hope to visit anytime soon. It was a great stay i would recommend
Posted: December 10, 2023Avoid the temple bar and other tourist area’s as they will overcharge and it’s swarmed with pickpockets As of 2023 I would avoid Ireland as a foreigner due to the recent riots and xenophobia causing many people to feel unsafe
Posted: December 4, 2023Experienced: September, 2022Tristen
Canada
I went on my first solo trip in November and chose Ireland. * stayed in Dublin (Jacob’s Inn hostel, 100% recommend) * did a bus tour to Cliffs of Moher and Galway, takes a day. I went with Wild Rovers tour and enjoyed it so much, very informational and plenty of time for site seeing (solo or group) and just a fun day. A fellow female traveller I met did the sheep dog tour, they offer several different routes! * took the train (dart) to Heath from Dublin for a day. Try Octopussy fish & chips! * I felt safe the entire time there which of course was my biggest concern, people were very friendly * I used public transport which is very convenient in Dublin & cheap. Took the bus from the airport to city centre for €2.60 * I didn’t have an itinerary besides the bus tour as I booked very last minute but there was so many things to do, spent 5 days there. The hostel is a great place to meet others to hang with * DO A PUB CRAWL, but prepare for the worst hangover of your life Ireland, I will be back! Next time I plan to visit more of the countryside it’s breathtaking🫶🏽
Posted: November 30, 2023Dublin was my first independent international trip. I stayed in the Temple Bar area during the holiday season and went everywhere alone. Of course, I was always aware of my surroundings, but I never felt unsafe. Even a bit drunk at 2 in the morning. There were always groups of tourists around and I always felt comfortable. The pubs during the holiday season are simply beautiful. I went on a full-day bus trip to Belfast and Northern Ireland, to the Giant's Causeway and the Titanic Museum. There was a Christmas Market in Belfast, which was incredible.
Posted: September 11, 2023Based on 11 experiences
Based on 11 experiences
Olivia
People are good here. I have been living in Ireland for the past 24 years, I was never assaulted or harassed. There are some delinquents teenagers from north of the city , they sometimes cause trouble but really it is rare that a tourist is involved. I particularly stick to the south of the city because I feel the atmosphere is nicer.
Posted: May 12, 2024It is safe in general but be careful with the teenagers and dont try to involve or make people stop fighting, if you see any fights around ! Also the elder people are so weird in general just stay away from them
Posted: April 29, 2024based on 31 experiences
I recommend booking tours in advance (Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, etc) as they can get pretty full. Walking around is also a great way of visiting the city and getting an idea of what the vibe is like.
Posted: February 7, 2024Dublin was my first solo travel experience, it was a bucket list trip, and it didn’t disappoint. Some of my favorite things I did inside of Dublin were the Guinness storehouse tour, taking a cocktail making class at Jameson, visiting the botanical gardens, and visiting St. Stephen’s green. I took two days while I was there. The first was the cliffs of moher and Galway city, which was very enjoyable. The second was a tour that included a stop at a working farm and a visit to Glendalough and a drive through the mountains, also very enjoyable.
Posted: December 23, 2023Hamdalat
Hi. I'm Hamdalat. I'm planning to explore Ireland in the next couple of months and I'm looking for someone to travel with. I'm quiet and reserved.
Raquel
Hi I am Raquel and I live in Dublin.
Hamdalat
Dublin
2 days
Hi. I'm Hamdalat. I'm planning to explore Ireland in the next couple of months and I'm looking for someone to travel with. I'm quiet and reserved.
Neeku
Dublin
3 days
Hi, I'm Neeku and I'm interested in camping, caving, culture, cycling, digital nomad, hiking, languages, nature, photography, shoestring, solo travel, van life, technology and skiing
Leonie
I am a curious soul who wants to explore the world, meet new people & learn about other cultures ✨🌻
Charlie
Hi! I'm an IT engineer from Leeds who enjoys exploring.