Are you planning a trip to the big smoke this October? It doesn’t matter that it’s not the height of summer, we are lucky to have so many events and festivals all year round in Dublin. If you’re looking for history, theatre or dining, our events calendar is jam-packed. Avoid overpriced Dublin hotel prices, choose alternative accommodation to keep costs down but quality high. Book your accommodation in DCU rooms, a budget hotel so you can be sure you are getting the best value for money.
From spooky stories of body snatchers to the best pint of Guinness in Dublin, Glasnevin has it all. Being slightly off the beaten track means we have many gorgeous landmarks that aren’t overrun with tourists and visitors. Not only do we have plenty of places to visit, there are a great variety of pubs and restaurants and it’s a safe and accessible place to call home. Here are our picks of the hidden gems in Glasnevin Glasnevin Cemetery: It may sound morbid but one of the most fa...
We are delighted to announce that DCU rooms are one of the seven universities in Ireland that have been awarded Failte Ireland’s Welcome Standard for our summer accommodation, DCU Rooms. While we are not surprised that our high-standard, affordable accommodation in Dublin has been recognized by the leading tourist body in Ireland, we are delighted to contribute to the Irish economy in this way. What is the Failte Ireland Welcome Standard? The Failte Ireland Welcome Standard is t...
Travel is expensive, there is no way around it. Flights, accommodation, transport, and dining all add up to a large bill at the end of the day. Luckily travel also enriches your mind and broadens your horizons so it’s usually worth the monetary expense. If you’re planning on travelling to Dublin soon, you’ll soon notice that it’s an expensive place to visit. Here are our top tips to save money in Dublin: Travel Getting here can often be the most expensive part of your trip. Trav...
At DCU Rooms we are happy to be based in a city with such a big focus on Pride festival. To welcome those from out of the city we have rates from just €41 per person sharing. When did Pride Festival start? In Ireland, the first routes of Pride started in June 1974 when 10 people took part in a march to protest the criminalization of homosexuality. Pride marches have taken places all over the world since the 1970s to take a positive stance towards the decriminalization and ...