Dublin Castle served as the center of English and British administration in Ireland from the 13th century until 1922. Visitors can tour the opulent State Apartments and Chapel Royal, or take the Undercroft tour to see excavated Viking and Norman foundations beneath the castle courtyards.
| Admission | State Apartments & Chapel Royal: €12 adult, €8 concession, €6 child (~$13.20 / ~$8.80 / ~$6.60) |
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| Hours | Daily 09:45–17:45; last admission 17:15 |
| Typical visit | 1.5–2 hours |
| Best time | Weekday mornings for smallest crowds; gardens are free and open daily |
| Getting there | Bus 13, 27, 40, 49, 54A, 56A to Dame Street; Luas Red Line to Four Courts (10-min walk) |
| Address | Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 HE33, Ireland |
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Location
Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 HE33, Ireland
53.3430, -6.2674 View on map
Highlights
- State Apartments, used for Irish presidential inaugurations
- Viking and Norman foundations visible on the Undercroft tour
- Chapel Royal's Gothic Revival interior
- Free-to-enter Dubh Linn Garden behind the castle
Tips for visiting
- Check for state events before visiting — the State Apartments occasionally close for official functions with little advance notice on the general website
- Combine with the neighboring Chester Beatty Library, which shares the castle grounds and is free to enter