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Figuring out how to get to/from places in & around Dublin involves more than a pinch of black magic - if in doubt, ask a local!
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Generally, round taxi fare up to the nearest Euro if it's between 10 and 15 Euro, add a Euro or two if it's over that.
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The 46A is about the most reliable bus service in the country, and stops right outside the hotel. Ask the driver for the hotel when you're getting on, and he'll let you know when to go off. You won't get change on the bus, although you'll be issued a 'change ticket', which you can then exchange at the central office on O'Connell St. You can only pay with coins - fare is 1.35EUR from the city centre to the hotel.unmigrated-wiki-markup
There are plenty of bus tours which are easily spotted around St Stephen's Green and \[http://www.tcd.ie Trinity College\]. Further details can be gotten from the \[http://www.visitdublinc.com Tourist Office\] on Suffock St, 3 min walk from Grafton St
It's possible to get on the Luas without a ticket - but don't. There are inspectors just too often, and the fine isn't worth it. Luas is mostly useful for those wanting to go shopping - from St Stephen's Green, take it out to Balally, for the Dundrum Town Centre.