$3 vs $4 · Ireland vs Scotland
Ireland's literary pub capital. Trinity College + Book of Kells, Temple Bar (touristy), Guinness Storehouse, lively pub culture. Best for: pubs, James Joyce, Irish craic.
Full Dublin guide →Scotland's castle-on-the-hill capital. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Fringe Festival in August. Best for: festivals, whisky, gothic atmosphere.
Full Edinburgh guide →Dublin is the cheaper pick at $3 (vs $4). Saves $1 for food and activities.
Dublin is cheaper at $3 (vs Edinburgh at $4). Saves you $1 on a $10 budget.
Both are premium ($3 and $4) — tight for backpackers but doable.
Yes — both are in Europe. They combine well in a regional itinerary.
Ireland's literary pub capital. Trinity College + Book of Kells, Temple Bar (touristy), Guinness Storehouse, lively pub culture. Best for: pubs, James Joyce, Irish craic.
Scotland's castle-on-the-hill capital. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Fringe Festival in August. Best for: festivals, whisky, gothic atmosphere.