This was the perfect “home base” location. If your main goal is to explore Dublin, I highly recommend staying here. It was close to public transportation and very easy to figure out the routes. Howth is a great little town and this is the closest place you can get I feel like to the main hubs - it was a short jaunt to the main restaurants and coffee shops. The apartment was clean, simple, and comforting to come back to each day. The perfect size for me, my husband, and 7 month old. Highly highly recommend!