Dublin on a budget: where to eat and sleep low cost

For a low cost holiday, here are tips from our local expert Arianna.

Dublin is an amazing city but a little bit expensive, even if it's cheaper than its British neighbour, London. According to what people having stayed there say this city is going to empty your wallet in a minute, but what about the people who live there? Do they agree with it?

We asked Arianna, an Italian girl from the blog Dublino con i miei occhi, who has been living in Dublin for ages, to tell us the truth for our #LocalTipsHC column. Here we have 4 places where to eat on a budget and a few suggestions where to sleep low cost.

DUBLIN ON A BUDGET: WHERE TO EAT LOW COST

J.W.Sweetmans is a three-floor brewpub hosted in a historical building where you can enjoy a beautiful view on the O' Connel bridge. You can have a light meal for just 10 euro of spicy chicken wings or a sandwich with pork with a craft beer, made by the staff themselves. We recommend the Porter beer and Red Ale.

Millstone is a stylish restaurant right in the central Dame Street. The restaurant is full of ancient objects, that probably will make you go back in time as soon as you step in. Arianna suggests to try the set menu: a lunch costs about 10-15 euros and a dinner 19,95 euros (just from Thursday to Sunday evening, on Friday and Saturday this kind of meal is served just until 7 pm).

Cornucopia is the perfect place to go for a healthy and tasty meal, this is the most famous vegetarian and vegan restaurant in Dublin. This restaurant is located a few steps away from Grafton Street, the shopping street of excellence. Prices range from 5 to 10 euros for a salad and for the main course you will pay about 15 euros.

Simon's Place is Arianna's favourite café, located in the George's Arcade, a little-covered market in the heart of Dublin. The walls are decorated with posters of concerts and movies, the atmosphere here is relaxed and informal. Simon's Place opens till 5 pm but offers yummy soups, fresh sandwiches and the best blueberry cheesecake you can find in Dublin. Prices around 5 euros per person.

DUBLIN ON A BUDGET: WHERE TO SLEEP LOW COST

Spire Hostel, only a minute walk away from Spire, is usually chosen by young groups of friends and schoolmates, but it is also a good option for people who come to Dublin to improve their English. If you have our Membership Card you can get 10% discount when booking of 3 or more nights. WiFi is available for free as well as towels and linen. Rooms are available from 23,30 euros per night.

Abbey Court is famous for its game room and cinema room, and it's obvious that getting bored here is really difficult. The hostel is facing the Liffey River and is located few steps away from the famous Temple Bar and the commercial and walking area of the city. Both private rooms and dormitories are available here up to 24 beds. Rooms available from 16,45 euros.

Isaacs Hostel Dublin used to be a winery during the 19th century. This hostel features a Beer Garden where guests can relax and enjoy their time meeting new people. Isaacs Hostel Dublin is located in the north part of the city, not too far from the bus and train station. Rooms available from 13,44 euros.

Have you ever been in Dublin? If not, let's change that!