Established in 1204, Dublin Castle is amongst the oldest surviving architecture in Ireland.

The Castle was largely rebuild in 1684 after a fire where it lost some of the old medieval Structure...

The twin towered entrance was replaced with the Bedford Tower, where originally the castle would have been equipped with the portcullis and a drawbridge. This is where the Crown Jewels were stolen in 1907 and they have not been seen since. Fortitude and Justice are the statues which stand over the gates of Dublin Castle

The Bermingham Tower and the adjoining buildings at Dublin Castle served as the main cells and the dungeon block. Sir William Bermingham was arrested and imprisoned here in 1331. Only the base of the Bermingham Tower has not been changed, the upper levels of the tower were rebuilt in 1777 after an explosion at the nearby armoury.

Today, this prestigious city centre site is host to state-of-the-art conference and dining facilities.

The State Apartments are among the most prestigious in the country and can be seen as part of a guided tour for which tickets may be purchased from the Apartments in the Upper Castle Yard.

You can freely explore the grounds of Dublin castle, including the gardens.
The Chapel Royal, Chester Beatty Library, Garda Museum and the Revenue Museum are also free.
 

Admission Fees:

Free of charge to visit the grounds

Guided Tour
Adults: €12
Seniors 60+ and Students with ID: €10
Child 12-17: €6
Family 2 adult and up to 5 children: €30

Self Guided Tour
Adults: €8
Seniors 60+ and Students with ID: €6
Child 12-17: €4
Family 2 adult and up to 5 children: €20

Opening Hours:

Monday to Sunday 9.45am to 5.45pm
last admission 5.15pm

Location:

Dublin Castle,
Castle Street
D02 TN97

Dublin Castle is located 20 minutes walk from the Castle Hotel.
Public transport can also be taken, our front desk staff will be able to guide you on these.