based on 30 experiences from female travelers
My experience in Dublin was verry positive. The city is a great place for solo travelers and the people are verry friendly. I can really recomend going hiking along the coast, if you can. The night live in Dublin is great but I do not recomend going alone (I went with someone else)
Posted: September 6, 2024Really good experience in Dublin to learn English: - Not really safe - Cool people - Really friendly - Beautiful landscape and good food - But expensive, including the hostel - Not really good accessibility; I had to take a car to travel freely
Posted: August 19, 2024Shay
United States
Loved it! Took a train and a bus from Dublin, total trip time was about 2 hours I think. 20 min hike up to the cliff and it was extremely windy but very beautiful! Highly recommend. Very peaceful atmosphere
Posted: August 18, 2024Loren
France
Ireland was my first solo trip abroad at the age of 26! I unexpectedly got two weeks off from work, and without a passport, my destination options were limited to Europe. Ireland was the only place with good weather—unbelievable! So, I set off for 10 days in December and quickly discovered how much the Irish love Christmas! After spending two days in Dublin (that was enough), I rented a car (make sure to have a credit card, not a debit one, or you might face a pricey surprise 😭) to explore the island. I absolutely loved the Dingle Peninsula, where you can actually drive on a beach, the must-see Cliffs of Moher, the Burren National Park with its snail-shaped mountain (yes, really!), and of course, the iconic Connemara with its legendary winds! And make sure to visit at least one castle ruin on your way—it’s mystic! The Irish are incredibly welcoming. I mostly stayed in B&Bs and a hostel in Dublin. Outside of the tourist season, it’s just perfect because you practically have the sites to yourself! And yes, the rumors are true—understanding the Irish can be quite a challenge, especially after a few pints when they stop making any effort with their accent 😆. Driving on the left is easier in the city than in the countryside, where there are fewer cars and no road markings... it’s easy to slip back into old habits, which can lead to a few heart-stopping moments!
Posted: August 18, 2024Easkey is a super quaint little surf town on the west coast of Ireland. Super windy during my visit. Easy to get to from Sligo on a bus. There isn’t much to do here, a day or two is perfect for exploring. If you’re a full-blown surfer maybe 2 days wouldn’t be enough xD. I did see several surfers here from all over the world. Everyone was super friendly. I stayed at Easkey Hostel and had a nice experience there.
Posted: August 13, 2024Weronika
Germany
I felt really safe in Galway, even though my campsite was located outside of the city and I had to travel there by bus (quite a long journey). The people were all extremely friendly and nice, I really have no complaints:)
Posted: August 11, 2024Experienced: July, 2024I love solo trip! Ireland is a really beautiful country with a lot of green grass and nature. As a girl, I choose to stay 3 days in Dublin and 3 days in Galway. My favorite part during this travel was Aran island : an island that people can discover with a bike, a peaceful place. I choose to sleep in youth hostel in Dublin and it was perfect. In Galway I was sleeping at a friend‘s house. Don’t forget to taste the Guinness.
Posted: July 18, 2024Irina
Switzerland
My first solo travel ever was a prolonged weekend in Dublin. I've always been lazy in vacation, preferring to stay in the hotel - this trip changed me. I had a fullpacked itinerary that forced me to go outside and meet people. I had the confidence to make friends with tourguides and other tourists alike. The Irish just have that special something ♥️ I felt pretty safe, but probably not as much as back home in Switzerland - but that's hard to achieve
Posted: July 14, 2024I felt really safe while in Dublin, I'm not sure but I guess my boyfriend travelling with me made some difference. I found it really easy to get to the places I planned to visit, the public transportation system was nice, clean and efficient. Only once I saw a bus driver ignore the people on the bus stop, which made me feel like a latina again (jk) I was able to eat good and cheap food at the non-european restaurants, specially indian, brazilian, colombian and iraqi restaurants. Always look for the restaurants inside the underground galleries. Vegan options were also quite easy to find, the issue is the closing time. I wasn't really the best at planning the hiking activities and we would arrive back in Dublin late enough for the restaurants to be closed or closing, so keep that in mind.
Posted: July 10, 2024Experienced: September, 2022I felt very safe during my semester abroad in Dublin, as the city is well-patrolled and the locals are friendly. I stayed in a student dormitory, which was convenient and comfortable. I recommend visiting the Pub Old Town Road for its beautiful live music, as well as the Café Coffee and Beans for a great coffee experience.
Posted: July 10, 2024Based on 36 local experiences
Based on 36 local experiences
Cynthia
Cork is relatively safe, the odd bollocks once in a while but most of the time it's sound. Maybe a bit better if you're in a group, especially at night. A bit of common sense and don't provoke the large groups who are doing to show off for their pals, and you'll be grand.
Posted: September 18, 2024It is generally safer than Dublin. But recent years got a bit uneasy but overall i have no problems. The public transport has more female drivers. It is generally a small city and not so much things to do. City gets quiet after 10 pm. Not so many night life as well.
Posted: September 6, 2024Fan
Heyyy I am a big foodie! I have been working in Ireland for 5 years, recently started traveling around Europe. I like to do solo-trips but I also like to connect with locals so I can better understand the city and their life styles and stories :) I am very adventurous, I like to try new experiences and explore new hobbies. I like scuba diving, it brings me a new whole world of under water. I also like boxing as a new hobby this year, it makes me feel alive and stronger ! I am tidy and respectful, hope to build connections over the world and make good friendship ! 🙌
Zilan
My name is Zilan, Im from Turkey and Ive been living in Dublin for the last 1,5 years, im a master student in here. I love meeting new people.
Elaine
Bray
3 days
I'm a 50ish Irish Lady who loves to travel and explore and meet new people. I mainly house and pet sit when I travel but I've also done volunteering and couchsurfing as I go. I don't drink but I know how to have fun without alcohol 😁. I like trail running (I'm very slow), CrossFit (I laugh a lot at myself doing this), yoga (who doesn't want to feel zen and find inner peace).
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
Raizel
Recently quit a job with a toxic boss who tied to make me feel like my role was small and insignificant. So instead, I’m gonna be taking a grand Europe trip while everything falls apart in my department because I left. Hope to meet some new friends to explore the cities or grab a bite to eat. Dublin London Madrid Bordeaux Paris
Raizel
Recently quit a job with a toxic boss who tied to make me feel like my role was small and insignificant. So instead, I’m gonna be taking a grand Europe trip while everything falls apart in my department because I left. Hope to meet some new friends to explore the cities or grab a bite to eat. Dublin London Madrid Bordeaux Paris