Dublin travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Dublin Zoo
Phoenix Park & Deer
National Museum of Ireland — Natural History
Dublinia — Viking and Medieval History
Imaginosity Children's Museum
Science Gallery Dublin
Merrion Square Playground
Sea Safari Ireland
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
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Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Children under 5 travel free on all Dublin public transport (bus, Luas, DART) when accompanied by an adult with a Leap Card
Book Dublin Zoo in advance at dublinzoo.ie — peak summer queues without a ticket can be 30+ minutes
Phoenix Park has a free playground near the main entrance gate and the deer herd is visible most mornings along Chesterfield Avenue
Many restaurants in Dublin offer children's menus; high chairs are widely available but worth requesting when booking
Changing facilities are available at most major museums, the Chester Beatty Library, and larger shopping centres (Dundrum, Jervis)