About Tipperary House
Dublin's Parkgate Street was once the location of dozens of small family run bed and breakfasts. These served travelers passing through Dublin to visit family and friends in Ireland, or sometimes to emigrate from the country entirely. As Dublin has grown over the years, most of these establishments have vanished. But Tipperary House remains as a testament to a vanished Dublin.
Tipperary house was named by a former owner who was from Tipperary. This unassuming bed-and-breakfast has been in the same family since 1970. Now run by the son of the couple who ran it back then, this B&B has been recently renovated to keep up with modern tastes but still maintains much of its original charm. Within walking distance of the center of Dublin, it makes a convenient base to explore what the city has to offer. And you don't need to go far to find some interesting attractions close to this hotel.
Served by Heuston train station just across the street, Tipperary House is popular with budget travelers to the Irish capital. This B&B and the area it's in make a great place to begin your exploration of Dublin.
Things to do near Tipperary house
You could spend years in Dublin and never run out of things to do. While Tipperary House may be a short distance from the city center, there are plenty of attractions to keep you busy in this area. Once you've explored them all, Dublin's center is only 20 minutes away on foot, so you're never far from the heart of the action.
- Get acquainted with Ireland's most famous beverage at the Guinness Storehouse. This brewery tells the story of the world's most famous stout and the ways in which it has shaped the city of Dublin through the years. Of course, it also has a bar where you can have a perfectly poured pint of Guinness and explore food pairings devoted to this quintessentially Irish drink.
- Explore the vast green space of Phoenix Park on two wheels with a bike rental. This massive city park is the largest of its kind in Europe, and a bike is the best way to explore. Home to the Dublin Zoo, the American ambassador's residence, and a tea room, you could easily spend the day exploring Phoenix Park by itself.
- Delve into Dublin's troubled past at Kilmainham Gaol. This legendary jail is famous as the place where leaders of the Irish independence movement were imprisoned. It was also a place where many ordinary people were held before being transported to Australia. Nowadays, the prison functions as a museum telling the story of Irish crime, punishment, and rebellion over the years.
- Have fun learning about Irish folklore at the National Leprechaun Museum. This interactive museum brings the ancient Irish art of storytelling to life through interactive exhibits and games.
- See Dublin from a unique angle with a cruise along the River Liffey. Many of the city's most important buildings stand along the river that gives Dublin life, and a relaxing river cruise is the perfect way to see what makes the city so special.
Transit options near Tipperary house
- Heuston train station is right outside Tipperary House. One of Dublin's major train stations, Heuston links the city with other towns throughout Ireland and the UK.
- Tipperary House sits on the Red tram line that runs along the north bank of the Liffey into the heart of Dublin.
- Dublin airport can be reached by bus route number 16 from Abbey Street station. Abbey Street station is on the Red tram line, which connects it to Tipperary House.
Luggage storage near Tipperary house
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Activities and attractions near Tipperary House
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum: The Irish diaspora forms one of the most significant immigrant populations in countries around the world. Millions of people can trace their lineage back to ancestors who left Ireland for a better life elsewhere. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum tells the long story of Irish Emigration from the Great Famine to the economic migration of the postwar period. Large bags are not permitted in the museum, so make sure to drop them off at a convenient luggage storage shop before you visit.
- General Post Office: See the legendary location of the 1916 Easter rising at the General Post Office. This impressive building is still Dublin's central post office, but also contains a museum dedicated to the doomed 1916 rebellion that nevertheless hastened Irish independence. Bullet holes from the rebellion can still be seen in the building, and it's a fascinating place to explore the turbulent history of the country. Since it is still a functioning post office, the General Post Office can be crowded, so make sure you leave heavy bags at a Dublin luggage storage location before visiting.
- Dublin Castle: Most of this iconic building dates to the 18th century, although there was a castle on the site long before then. This complex was once the seat of British rule in Ireland, and now hosts the inauguration of Irish presidents. The dark pool or Dubh Linn beside the castle gave its name to the city, and the castle remains one of Dublin's most popular tourist attractions. Large bags are not permitted inside, so make sure you leave your possessions with a Dublin luggage storage service before taking a trip to the castle.
