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Dublino

Ireland

Capital, Ireland's largest university and technological centre. It offers the largest job market but also the most intense housing crisis: distance from campus and reliability of the contract matter more than just the name of the neighborhood.

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Safety 70/100
Affordability 32/100
Student-friendly 91/100
Nightlife 88/100
Transport 76/100

Last reviewed: 2026-08-15. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

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Electoral Divisions di Dublino

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Neighborhood ranking

Best neighborhoods for students

  1. Rathmines–Ranelagh 96/100
  2. City Centre 91/100
  3. Drumcondra–Glasnevin 91/100
  4. Dún Laoghaire–Blackrock 91/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. City Centre 91/100
  2. Rathmines–Ranelagh 96/100
  3. Drumcondra–Glasnevin 91/100
  4. Dún Laoghaire–Blackrock 91/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. Rathmines–Ranelagh 96/100
  2. Drumcondra–Glasnevin 91/100
  3. Dún Laoghaire–Blackrock 91/100
  4. City Centre 91/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. Drumcondra–Glasnevin 900 EUR
  2. Rathmines–Ranelagh 1,050 EUR
  3. Dún Laoghaire–Blackrock 1,050 EUR
  4. City Centre 1,150 EUR

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. Dún Laoghaire–Blackrock 91/100
  2. Rathmines–Ranelagh 96/100
  3. Drumcondra–Glasnevin 91/100
  4. City Centre 91/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Dublino

Rathmines–Ranelagh

Student hub

Rathmines–Ranelagh: Lively and student interior south, full of services and well

Room
1,050 EUR
Studio
1,733 EUR
Apartment
2,468 EUR
Safety 70 Student-friendly 96 Nightlife 73 Commute 76
Pros
  • student-friendly: 96/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 1,050 EUR.
  • Useful for UCD via bus.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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City Centre

Nightlife

City Centre: Compact center around Trinity, Docklands and main amenities; very comfortable but expensive, noisy and with very variable living quality

Room
1,150 EUR
Studio
1,898 EUR
Apartment
2,703 EUR
Safety 66 Student-friendly 91 Nightlife 88 Commute 76
Pros
  • student-friendly: 91/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 1,150 EUR.
  • Useful for Trinity College Dublin.
Cons
  • Safety score is 66/100: inspect the exact street and building.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
nightlifestudent-friendlytransport

Drumcondra–Glasnevin

Student hub

Drumcondra–Glasnevin: Inner north practical for DCU and centre, with shared homes and rail or bus links; Check times and house standards carefully

Room
900 EUR
Studio
1,485 EUR
Apartment
2,115 EUR
Safety 70 Student-friendly 91 Nightlife 73 Commute 76
Pros
  • student-friendly: 91/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 900 EUR.
  • Useful for Dublin City University.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Dún Laoghaire–Blackrock

Quiet

Dún Laoghaire–Blackrock: Quieter and safer southern coast, useful for UCD and IADT; high fees but reliable DART along the coastal axis

Room
1,050 EUR
Studio
1,733 EUR
Apartment
2,468 EUR
Safety 74 Student-friendly 91 Nightlife 73 Commute 76
Pros
  • student-friendly: 91/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 1,050 EUR.
  • Useful for UCD.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Study

Major universities in Dublino

Dublin City University

Public university

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ComputingBusinessEngineeringEducation
Nearest neighborhoods
Drumcondra–Glasnevin
Commute from top areas
  • Drumcondra–Glasnevin10–25 min

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

City Centre
1,150 EUR
Rathmines–Ranelagh
1,050 EUR
Drumcondra–Glasnevin
900 EUR
Dún Laoghaire–Blackrock
1,050 EUR
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
City Centre1,150 EUR1,898 EUR2,703 EUR
Rathmines–Ranelagh1,050 EUR1,733 EUR2,468 EUR
Drumcondra–Glasnevin900 EUR1,485 EUR2,115 EUR
Dún Laoghaire–Blackrock1,050 EUR1,733 EUR2,468 EUR

Cheapest: Drumcondra–Glasnevin, Rathmines–Ranelagh, Dún Laoghaire–Blackrock

Mid-range: Drumcondra–Glasnevin, Rathmines–Ranelagh, Dún Laoghaire–Blackrock

Premium: City Centre, Rathmines–Ranelagh, Dún Laoghaire–Blackrock

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

Ranelagh, Blackrock, Dun Laoghaire

Areas to be careful with

crowded areas of the center at night, stations and night buses

  • Beware of opportunistic thefts and rental scams.

Student perspective: The biggest material risk is often a fraudulent housing reservation.

Nightlife

Where to go out

Camden Street

pubs and music

Lively; plan your return.

Smithfield–Stoneybatter

clubs and restaurants

Alternative to the tourist center.

Transport

Getting around Dublino

TFI multimodal network with buses, Luas, DART and suburban trains; the system remains radial and transverse journeys can be slow.

Metro Luas Red LineLuas Green LineCoastal DART
Tram / busDublin Bus and TFI operators cover the city; check last service.
TrainDART and Irish Rail connect the coast, center and commuter belt.
Pass info Leap Card and Young Adult/Student products according to TFI requirements.
WalkabilityTransport data under review
Bike-friendlinessTransport data under review

Transport sources Transport for Ireland

Cost of living

Monthly budget estimate

Reference monthly budget Data under review

Spending items

Food Data under review
Transport Data under review
Utilities Data under review
Coffee / bars Data under review

Figures are not published until they are checked and linked to a source.

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Dublino

5 strengths

  1. TFI multimodal network with buses, Luas, DART and suburban trains; the system remains radial and transverse journeys can be slow.
  2. Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, Dublin City University: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. The biggest material risk is often a fraudulent housing reservation.
  4. Accommodation is the decisive item and availability is limited.
  5. City Centre, Rathmines–Ranelagh, Drumcondra–Glasnevin sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.

5 drawbacks

  1. Beware of opportunistic thefts and rental scams.
  2. The figures are editorial ranges, not estimates: home and lifestyle dominate the budget.
  3. Availability and prices change rapidly
  4. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Dublino

Do you need a car?

Typically not if home and campus are on the same TFI corridor; check the actual route.

When to look for a house?

As soon as possible, but without ever paying before verifying identity, property and contract.