Dublin Hotels

Now in its fifth year, the Jameson film festival will showcase over 100 movies and shorts from around the world as well as hosting a wide range of special discussions and guest appearances. All of Dublin's four main cinemas will play a key role in the event - the Screen, Savoy, Cineworld and the IFI.

Some of the festival's main highlights include special screenings of Fritz Lang's classic Metropolis as well as the showing of Jim Carney's latest musical, set on the streets of Dublin. There will also be exclusive podcasts available to download throughout the festival reporting on the latest happenings and offering daily highlights.

In addition, any avid film fan visiting Dublin for the festival will also be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of one of the world's most popular city break destinations.

Sampling some of the local drink is usually the first on the list for any visitor to the city, with Dublin home to some of the world's most famous bars. The popular tourist area of Temple Bar is a good starting point, although pint prices can be a little expensive, there is a wide range of high quality and sophisticated restaurants to choose from, especially if the standard stag night hotspots are avoided. In particular, visiting the Grafton Street area of the city will result in the finding of a number of traditional Irish drink establishments that have some strong historic and literary connections.

Dublin also has a number of top-quality hotels to meet most tourist budgets. Unsurprisingly many of the city's hotels has some famous connections, with the stylish Clarence Hotel benefiting from Bone and the Edge from the rock band U2 as its owners, while the Morrison Hotel in Temple Bar has an exclusive feel thanks to input from world class designer John Rocha. Anyone looking for more affordable accommodation could try the Eliza Lodge or the Leeson Inn, which offer central locations for a good price.

The city also offers visitors a chance to indulgence in some cultural sight-seeing. Trinity House, famous for its past students such as Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett, is open to tourists and offers a brief chance to enjoy a peaceful moment away from Dublin's high energy atmosphere. However, those hoping to combine culture with some more drinking could head to the Guinness Storehouse, which joins a brewery experience with a museum.

The film festival begins on February 16th and tickets will be available online as well as from the main box office located in the Temple Bar area of the city.