One of the things I really enjoyed about the apartment was its location. Last time I was in Dublin, I stayed on the other side of the River Liffey and it was a little too nuts. I liked that this place was further away from the tourist traps but still super convenient for walking to those places. It’s a pretty straight shot to O’Connell Street and much closer than it looks on the map. I was able to walk everywhere! The area might seem a little rough around the edges, but I felt safe as a single woman, even at night. Don’t let it fool you.
For the apartment itself, it was really quiet inside. I sometimes felt like I had the whole building to myself, but was glad to know the owner was there if needed anything. Take note that the outside traffic can be noisy at night, but ear plugs solve that easily.
The flat was very clean and cozy. I stayed in late November and the stove heater was a treat! The kitchen space was nice to have and there were an array of cooking utensils so preparing my own food was a breeze. It was nice to have the small breakfast foods offered by Karin already in the room when I arrived. That made breakfast, Day 1 easy.
Lastly, make sure you take a moment to chat with Karin. She is very knowledgeable about her city and active in the community. She seemed to know someone from every place I visited!