10 Tips to Move to Dublin

Travelers looking to move to Dublin will not be disappointed when they arrive. The cosmopolitan and lively set-up offers backpackers many opportunities to live, work and backpack around the capital city of Ireland on a budget.

Where to Stay

Travelers will save money by staying in Dublin hostels. There are good value hostels in Dublin and some are to be found in the cultural quarter Temple Bar. It is possible to book in advance through the internet and websites such as Gumtree are useful places to turn to when looking for a place to live.

Finding Work

A long-term stay in the city of Dublin may require those with a working visa to search for a job. Travelers should register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau in Burgh Quay and present all documentation confirming the right to work in Ireland.

Opening a Bank Account

Backpackers should apply for a Personal Public Service number so they are not given an emergency tax. This document can then be used to open a bank account.

Climate

Dublin has a temperate climate and does not experience as much rainfall as the rest of Ireland but it is a good idea for backpackers to bring along some waterproofs and warm clothes in the winter. Summers are usually warm and pleasant and provide a few opportunities for sunbathing.

Getting Around

Public transport in Dublin is the most cost-effective way to travel, especially with the various discounted fares that are available. The Dublin Bus network can get travelers to almost every part of the city and train lines offer regular services.

Where to Eat

The center of Dublin has some modestly-priced eateries and the Irish pubs serve hearty lunches of traditional fare such as Irish stew and boiled bacon and cabbage. Dublin hostels may also be able to reveal cheap and cheerful places to have a meal.

Places to Go

A trip to Dublin is not complete without visiting the various attractions, many of which are free. The National Museum and National Gallery are ideal places for backpackers to soak up the rich literary and cultural heritage of Dublin, birthplace of George Bernard Shaw and James Joyce.

Discounts

Backpackers living in Dublin would be wise to get hold of the Dublin Pass. The card provides free access to over 27 attractions in the city. It can also give travelers great savings on trains and buses.

Going Out

Recent arrivals in Dublin will find that Dubliners are a very friendly bunch. Striking up a conversation at the local pub over a pint of Guinness is a great way to meet new people. The hip nightlife in the Temple Bar area is where young people gather and there are frequent literary and cultural events.

Before settling down and becoming a copywriter for Hostelbookers. Paul Scottyn did a backpacking tour of Ireland, he checked out a variety of the country''s budget accommodation, including a number of most hostels in Dublin .