3 Star Dublin Hotels Many 3 star hotels in Dublin now offer  rates on a room only basis. Dublin offers both visitors and business travellers a wide choice of 3 star hotels. The majority of decent 3 star hotels are located within close proximity to the city centre. 3 Star Hotels in Dublin are extremly popular especially with younger travellers with less of a financial spend than business travellers. The bulk majority of hotels in Dublin fall into the 3 star catagory. Breakfast is not always included in the rates quoted so be sure to check this with your hotel directly. Dublin is the capital city of Ireland. It has a population in excess of 1.25 million people and is a rapidly growing city The freedom of Dublin city has only been bestowed on a small number of people including Nelson Mandela, U2 and Bob Geldof. This honour carries the unusual privilege of allowing its’ recipients to graze sheep free of charge in St Stephens Green, one of Dublin’s best known landmarks. The main area of Dublin for those seeking entertainment is most definitely The Temple Bar. Located tight in the city centre this area has a multitude of pubs, restaurants, galleries and more to explore. St Stephens Green is located at the top of Grafton Street in the heart of the city. Grafton Street is the main shopping district in Dublin and is located right in the city centre. Dublin is an exciting vibrant city. The cultural quartet in Dublin called Temple Bar has become a haven for aspiring musicians and artists and is the bohemian area of the city. Temple Bar is home to some of Dublin's best known pubs like The Quays, The Temple Bar, Oliver St John Gogartys, The Turks Head and many more…. It is also home to literally dozens of restaurants that offer everything from traditional Irish fare to Spanish, Mexican, Thai, French, Indonisian and even has a Mongolian restaurant where you can make up your own food. Temple Bar is located between O Connell Street and Grafton Street. It is located right in the heart of Dublin and is a place full of life, energy, pubs, restaurants, clubs, artists and performers No visit to Dublin is really complete without visiting the Temple Bar even if it is to soak up the athmosphere of Dublins cultural quartet. Temple Bar has numerous pubs and restaurants that cater for every taste and budget.