The location of this apartment is fantastic. So much of what we wanted to do in Dublin was within walking distance or a short cab ride. The best cab driver in Dublin is Steve O'Hanlon (+353 (86) 812 5695). He gave us very personal attention and is a great person. The apartment is very close to Trinity College. I would not call it the Temple Bar area, however. There is a train bridge right outside the window which did not bother us, but if you don't like train noises or making eye contact with those on the train, then you should consider this. The train bridge served as an excellent landmark for us when walking around the city enabling us to find our way back. We loved having the extra space that would not be possible in a hotel. Our arrival was not seamless but Mark was responsive and the rest of the week was excellent. The other issue is hot water for showers. Unless you follow their "boost" instructions, there is not hot water except from 8:00-10:00 in the morning. This is fine, but was not well explained to us. If you have an early start to your day, you must boost about a half hour ahead of showering. Nevertheless, we figured that out and we would stay here again when in Dublin.