Elaine's place is a great place to stay for a visitor to Dublin. The city centre is a short walk away, as are bus & train connections if you want to go further afield. A traditional part of Dublin, but with a multicultural feel. Nearby Dorset Street & Drumcondra have a lot to offer in the way of cafés & restaurants. The area is worth exploring - the Royal Canal, Botanic Gardens & Blessington Basin (one of Dublin's hidden gems).