Perfect spot on the 747 (airport shuttle bus). 1/2 block walk to Queen of Tarts for a lovely breakfast before we caught the shuttle bus home. Absolutely no need to rent a car - Dublin has many options for public transit. We ventured out of the city one day on the DART to Howth for a 4-hour guided hike with "Hike Howth with Shane". Our apartment was a 1/4 block away from Temple Bar area. We purchased a 48 hour "hop on/hop off" pass which took us to the places and sights we wanted to see. This apartment has Dublin city at its doorstep. Also, check out Forno 500 on the ground floor - fabulous food and a lovely spot for lunch or dinner.