Dublin has been named the ‘Best Weekend Destination in the World’ by the readers of Global Traveler Magazine. To give you the best value for money, Aspect Hotel Park West have increased their Best Rate Guarantee and Price Promise to €15. Now, as well as a complimentary drink in Willow Restaurant and free flexible cancellation, guests save €15 per night on their stay if they book directly. Just think what that extra €15 per night can get you.
CHEAP DINING IN DUBLIN
It’s fair to say Dublin has the most diverse and vibrant foodies scenes in Ireland and we stand up well against our European counterparts. €15 is enough for a very decent lunch in the city, even if you want to avoid fast food. Grab a €9 sandwich in Green Bench Café in Dublin 2 that will feed you way past lunch, a healthy salad bowl in one of the many Chopped venues around town or a huge bowl of noodles in Yum Thai on Baggot Street. Dinner for €15 is more limited but definitely doable. Enjoy our chef’s special Pasta Carbonara in Willow Restaurant right here in Aspect Hotel Dublin for €14.95. Sano Restaurant in Temple Bar has a great selection of pizzas under €13 and even high-end steakhouses like Featherblade have burgers for under €15. Be smart with your savings and enjoy a meal that won’t break the bank.
TOURS IN DUBLIN
The best way to get to know a new place is with a tour by a local. There are all sorts of tours in Dublin, from simple history walking tours to those focused on ghosts or the history of our whiskey trade. Many tours are free of charge when you book online, and you’re just expected to tip at the end. Try Yellow Umbrella Tours or Sandeman for the best options. The Literary Pub Crawl is one of the best in Dublin taking you through not only the best pubs in Dublin but the haunts of writers across the centuries. Full disclosure, the cost has recently increased to €16 but it’s worth it! You can also download self-guided walking tours of Dublin and spend your money on a couple of pints as a well done when you’ve finished.
GETTING AROUND DUBLIN
Why not leave the car at home? You can book an ESB eBikes operated by bleeperactive, they are available to hire on Park West Plaza. We also have easy access to head into Dublin by the train which leaves you in Heuston station or the G1 Bus which brings you there also. Public Transport in Dublin is a relatively cheap way to get around. The daily cap for Dublin Bus on a Leap Card is €5.60 meaning you can travel anywhere you want for less than €6 per day. Hire a Dublin Bike for one full day for just €3.50 and get around Dublin on two wheels enjoying the sights as fast as your legs can take you. The DART is similar at €7.60 and goes out to the Dublin coastline. Hop on a dart to Howth, one of Dublin’s prettiest seaside towns. Climb Howth Head enjoying one of the best coastal views in Ireland and pack a picnic to enjoy when you get there. Spend the rest of your €15 on a pint in a local pub or on some chips from Beshoff’s.
CATCH A COMEDY SHOW
There are a surprising number of shows in Dublin for less than €15 if you’re savvy enough to find them. Comics love to test our new material for free or cheap in local pubs and at stand-up nights. In Inchicore, the Patriots Inn (close to Kilmainham Gaol) has their monthly Inn Jokes where big names like PJ Gallagher, Eleanor Tiernan and Neil Delamere have appeared on the lineup for just €10pp. Closer to town, the International Bar on Wicklow Street has the longest-running comedy club in Ireland and tickets start at just €5-10. That leaves you enough for a delicious pint of the black stuff while you laugh along.
You can pop into Kilmainham Goal for €8, catch a movie in Vue Liffey Valley for €5 and enjoy a wander around the beautiful Glasnevin Cemetery using the €15 you’ve saved with Aspect Hotel Park Wests best rate guarantee. Our team would be happy to help you plan a day out in Dublin which includes personalised recommendations and directions. Don’t forget, our best rate guarantee only applies when you book direct.
