New Year's in Dublin - Do any hotels provide shuttle service
Sep 13, 2016, 8:07 am
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New Year's in Dublin - Do any hotels provide shuttle service
We are a family of 5 and are debating an expensive hotel within walking distance of the procession of lights (appears to be between Saint Stephens Green and Temple Bar area) or if we should choose a cheaper hotel further out that might provide shuttle service. I've been searching Google like crazy this morning and can't seem to find any hotels that do this. I was hoping someone on here might have some experience with this. Thanks!
Edit: We will have a vehicle, but are assuming that parking will be a nightmare and/or extremely expensive. I haven't been able to find that information yet.
Edit: We will have a vehicle, but are assuming that parking will be a nightmare and/or extremely expensive. I haven't been able to find that information yet.
Sep 13, 2016, 8:50 am
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Why not just contact the two hotels you are interested in and ask them about buses and parking ????
Though I can't see a hotel running a bus to an event - an airport yes.
Though I can't see a hotel running a bus to an event - an airport yes.
Sep 13, 2016, 9:51 am
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I wish there were only 2 hotels! 
I meant we have two options... cheap hotel, but unknown parking fees. I mean, is it like NYC or San Francisco on a holiday night? If so, then we are better to pay more $ and stay within walking distance of the events.
I meant we have two options... cheap hotel, but unknown parking fees. I mean, is it like NYC or San Francisco on a holiday night? If so, then we are better to pay more $ and stay within walking distance of the events.
Sep 13, 2016, 7:10 pm
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You could have other options. The Luas light rail runs in the city and out to the suburbs. I've taken it to the end of the line in both directions. It's possible you could find decent accommodations in Tallaght at the end of the Red Line while not needing to pay for parking. I do not know the New Year's Eve schedule for the Luas but extended hours at New Year's wouldn't be shocking. Tallaght is also not such a nightmare as Dublin for driving and parking. If not Tallaght, I'd consider any accommodation within walking distance of the Luas line if the price is right and the Luas schedule is extended on New Year's Eve.
As I mentioned in another thread in which you've posted, you really don't want a rental vehicle in Dublin proper.
As I mentioned in another thread in which you've posted, you really don't want a rental vehicle in Dublin proper.
Oct 4, 2016, 6:56 am
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If you are staying outside the city, the Red Cow Luas depot offers a pay and park and you can easily hop on the Red line and go into the city. The rates there are considerably cheaper than in the city. You can also pre book your parking space.