based on 40 experiences from female travelers
Amazing holiday, overpriced but still loads of fun activities to get upto, like the Guiness tour. The pubs are amazing but overpriced. I would avoid going to the typical touristy pubs in the winter months as they are packed!!
Posted: November 11, 2024Experienced: November, 2021My 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, 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, 2024Nina
Germany
Dublin is a very beautiful and safe city to visit. Everyone is so friendly there. A must do is definitely a pub tour since there are so many good bars with live music. I mostly cooked by myself because it is very expensive in Ireland. The housing costs (apartment, hotel, even hostels) were higher than expected, but if it is just for a small period of time, it’s fine. The weather was really good in august and september which is not that usual.
Posted: June 30, 2024Diana
United States
Felt very safe in Dublin and other places I went in Ireland. London was very busy and congested but felt pretty safe. Loved having a “base” in Dublin then taking day trips with Viator to other places. The Cliffs, Galway, Wicklow, Glendolaugh, Kilkenny (one of my favorites).
Posted: June 3, 2024Experienced: March, 2024As a queer person travelling with my partner, I was nervous about how open and accepting Ireland would be towards us and the level of affection we would be able to comfortably display. I was so pleased by the community in Dublin, we felt safe and accepted the entire trip - even after strangers found out we were a couple. We also managed to find a very vibrant queer nightlife that was quick to welcome us and made our nights there incredibly memorable. Highly recommend city!!
Posted: May 23, 2024I 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, 2024Based on 19 local experiences
Based on 19 local experiences
Dublin in general is very safe. But the crime is getting higher in the last couple of years. I recommend always walk with someone, specially night time in the city center. Public transport is great. Ok.
Posted: August 6, 2024Dublin is a great city people are very nice however there is racism, in certain areas of the town. But over all the teens are the ones causing trouble or else things are quite safe. As an ethnic minority I do get scared sometimes but it’s only in certain areas of the city and not everywhere
Posted: August 1, 2024Neeku
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Maelis
Hii! I’m Maëlis French citizen of the world! Currently doing my medicine studies in Dublin, Ireland! I love discovering new places, meeting new people, visiting museums, testing local food, dancing to traditional music and swimming in all sea temperatures!! Looking forward to meeting you! 🌞
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
Thamiris
Hey! I'm a Brazilian living in Portugal, and I'm totally in love with animals (my dog is a real character—super energetic!). I love traveling and exploring other cultures, always curious about different ways of living. I usually have my camera with me, as I'm an amateur photographer who enjoys capturing all the moments I come across on my adventures.
Dasha
Hi! I’m an international student from Granada. I am really blessed to have the opportunity to travel and meet people with very different cultural and life backgrounds! This is what makes my eyes sparkle and makes me eager for new acquaintances and adventures:) So I’ll be happy to be your guide in my world or dive into yours!