💰 Cost of Living
Average monthly expenses for a digital nomad
🏠 Accommodation
🍜 Food & Dining
🚗 Transportation
🎯 Other
⚡ Digital Nomad Essentials
Everything you need to work remotely from Dublin
📶 Internet
☁️ Weather
✈️ Transport
🛂 Visa
✓Advantages
- ✓Strong tech and startup scene around Silicon Docks with companies like Google, Meta and Airbnb
- ✓Fast and reliable broadband with median fixed speeds around 180+ Mbps in the city
- ✓English-speaking environment with high overall English proficiency
- ✓Compact, walkable city centre with good tram (Luas) and bus connections
- ✓Rich cultural life with theatres, live music, museums and literary history
- ✓Friendly pub culture and plenty of opportunities to meet locals and expats
- ✓Good flight connections across Europe and to North America from Dublin Airport
- ✓Many coworking spaces and laptop-friendly cafés for remote workers
- ✓Cool, mild oceanic climate with rarely extreme heat or cold
- ✓Easy access to coastal walks and nature like Howth and Phoenix Park within an hour
✗Disadvantages
- ✗Very high cost of living and especially expensive rents compared to most European capitals
- ✗Weather is often grey, rainy and windy for much of the year
- ✗Limited housing availability in popular neighbourhoods for long stays
- ✗City centre safety concerns late at night with increasing reports of street crime
- ✗Public transport can be crowded at peak times and there is no underground metro system
- ✗Coworking memberships are relatively expensive compared to southern and eastern Europe
- ✗Traffic congestion into and out of the city at rush hour
- ✗Small city feel – nightlife and cultural options are vibrant but less varied than London or Berlin
- ✗Pubs and drinking culture can be overwhelming if you prefer quieter evenings
- ✗Damp climate and lack of sunlight in winter can affect mood and energy levels
💼 Top Coworking Spaces
Best places to work in Dublin
Dogpatch Labs
📍 The CHQ Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1 • 500 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
The Tara Building
📍 11-15 Tara Street, Dublin 2 • 300 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
Talent Garden Dublin
📍 Claremont Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 • 300 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
TCube Coworking
📍 O'Connell Bridge House, D'Olier Street, Dublin 2 • 1000 Mbps • Meeting rooms
CoCreate South
📍 27 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2 • 200 Mbps • Meeting rooms
☕ Best Cafes to Work From
Laptop-friendly cafes with good WiFi
Shoe Lane Coffee
📍 City Centre
Kaph
📍 City Centre
Two Boys Brew
📍 Phibsborough
The Fumbally
📍 Dublin 8
Grove Road Cafe
📍 Rathmines
Zanzibar Locke Lobby & Café
📍 City Centre
🏘️ Best Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Dublin
Grand Canal Dock & Silicon Docks
Modern waterfront district on the south side of the River Liffey that has become Dublin's tech hub. Home to the European headquarters of Google, Meta and many other tech companies, as well as high-end apartments, hotels and restaurants. Very convenient for office commuters and remote workers who want to be in the middle of the action, with excellent public transport and a premium feel.
Ranelagh & Rathmines
Leafy, village-like neighbourhoods just south of the canal, popular with young professionals, students and expats. Packed with cafés, brunch spots, pubs and independent shops, while still being a short bus, LUAS or bike ride to the city centre. Housing ranges from shared houses to renovated period homes. Great balance between local atmosphere and convenience.
Smithfield & Stoneybatter
Trendy northside neighbourhoods just 10–15 minutes walk from the city centre and beside Phoenix Park. Former warehouse and working-class areas that have become creative hotspots with street art, independent cafés, craft pubs and a strong community feel. More affordable than the Docklands, with a mix of apartments and terraced houses.
City Centre & Temple Bar
Historic core of Dublin including Temple Bar, Grafton Street and the streets around Trinity College. Extremely central with walkable access to sights, pubs, shops and offices, but also the most touristic and noisy area, especially at night. Great for short stays if you want to be in the middle of the action, less ideal for light sleepers or long-term living.
🏛️ Top Attractions
Best things to do in Dublin
Trinity College & Book of Kells Experience
Ireland's most famous university and home to the illuminated Book of Kells, a 9th-century manuscript of the four Gospels. The redesigned Book of Kells Experience combines a digital exhibition with access to the restored Old Library and its iconic Long Room. A must-see for history, design and literature lovers in the heart of the city centre.
Guinness Storehouse
Seven-floor interactive museum dedicated to Ireland's most famous stout, located at St James's Gate Brewery. Learn how Guinness is brewed, explore multi-sensory exhibits and finish with a pint in the Gravity Bar with panoramic views over Dublin. Very popular attraction – pre-booking strongly recommended.
Temple Bar District
Cobbled, colourful district along the south bank of the Liffey filled with pubs, live music venues, restaurants and galleries. Incredibly lively at night and a major tourist magnet. Great to experience Dublin's pub culture and street life, though prices and crowds are higher than in more local areas.
Phoenix Park
One of the largest enclosed urban parks in Europe, home to a resident herd of wild deer, Dublin Zoo and the official residence of the President of Ireland. Locals use it for running, cycling, picnics and open-air events. Perfect place to escape the city without leaving town.
Kilmainham Gaol
Former prison turned museum where many leaders of Irish rebellions were held and executed. Guided tours explore the role of the Gaol in Ireland's struggle for independence and show its atmospheric Victorian cell blocks. Essential for understanding modern Irish history.
National Gallery of Ireland
Ireland's national art museum, with collections spanning European masters and Irish artists from the 14th century to the present day. Free to enter the permanent collection and located just off Merrion Square, making it a great rainy-day or after-work cultural stop.
Howth Cliff Walk
Scenic coastal cliff trail on the Howth peninsula, reached by a 30-minute DART train ride from the city. Multiple loop options with views over the Irish Sea, cliffs, lighthouse and Dublin Bay. Finish with seafood in the harbour. A must-do half-day nature escape for walkers and photographers.
National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Free museum on Kildare Street showcasing Ireland's archaeological treasures, including Bronze Age gold, Viking artefacts and the famous bog bodies. Compact enough to visit in a couple of hours and located right in the city centre near St Stephen's Green.
🛡️ Safety & Healthcare
What to know about safety and medical care
🚨 Safety
🏥 Healthcare
💬 What Nomads Say
Real reviews from digital nomads
"I spent four months in Dublin working remotely for a US tech company and it was one of my favourite bases so far. The internet is rock solid – I consistently got 150–200 Mbps in my apartment and coworking spaces. I worked mostly from Dogpatch Labs and occasionally from The Tara Building, both of which had great communities. Irish people are incredibly friendly and it was easy to make friends through meetups and pub quizzes. The downside is definitely the cost – rent and eating out are expensive – but the quality of life and access to nature (Phoenix Park, Howth, Wicklow) made it worth it for a medium-term stay."
"Dublin has a fantastic energy if you work in tech or creative industries. I based myself in Ranelagh which felt like a village with great cafés and brunch spots, and I could be in the centre in 10–15 minutes. Coworking spaces are really good but not cheap – expect €250–350/month for a hot desk. The biggest challenges were the weather (lots of grey and drizzle) and the nightlife temptation; there is always someone going for “just one pint”. If you budget properly and don’t mind the rain, it's a great place to network and build relationships with European and US companies."
"As someone who grew up in Ireland and then came back to Dublin as a remote worker, I have mixed feelings. The city has improved a lot in terms of cafés, restaurants and coworking, and there is a big international community now. But the cost of rent is intense and there are genuine concerns about safety in parts of the city centre late at night. For nomads here for a few months it's amazing – live music, day trips, friendly locals – but as a long-term base it's financially tough unless you're on a strong salary. I'd recommend Dublin as a short to medium stay base and somewhere to network, not necessarily as a cheap long-term hub."
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