With international travel back on the cards, many people are looking for the perfect city break destination to enjoy this summer.
Dublin has been named among the most popular European city breaks for 2022. So, if you’ve been planning that once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Emerald Isle, there is no better time to visit.
Coming above the likes of Paris, Rome, and Berlin, the Irish city has climbed the ranks to become one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations.
With plenty of sites to see which you can visit with a Dublin Pass, history to discover and modern amenities to enjoy, Dublin offers plenty for all kinds of visitors.
The must-visit European cities – plenty to see and explore
Coming out on top is Amsterdam, boasting an impressive 125,700 searches per month. Thus, making it the most desired city break destination with UK travellers for 2022.
In second is Barcelona, with 43,600 searches per month. Boasting both the city and the beach, there is the perfect balance of fast-paced city life and a relaxing beach holiday in the Spanish city.
Dublin came in third, making it one of the most popular European city breaks for 2022. It boasted an impressive 41,600 searches per month. With plenty to see and do across the Irish capital, Dublin is the perfect city break for all.
What brings people to the Irish capital? – everything from history to Guinness
Holiday lettings website holidu.co.uk ranked Dublin third on their list of the most popular European city breaks for 2022.
They wrote, “Whether you want to visit for a pint of Guinness or to be surrounded by the warm and welcoming Irish people, Dublin will not disappoint.
“Visit the National Museum of Ireland to learn all about Irish heritage and culture, or choose from one of the other world-class tourist attractions.
“Perhaps the most typical thing to do whilst you’re in the city is to visit the Guinness Storehouse. The brewery experience tells the tale of Ireland’s famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar.”
Dublin named among most popular European city breaks for 2022 – must-visit attractions
Aside from the attractions highlighted by holidu, visitors to the Irish capital can enjoy plenty more. For example, check out the historic Trinity College Dublin, which has one of the best art galleries in Dublin.
You can take a walk down Grafton Street to do some shopping or visit the homes of Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker. You can even catch a Gaelic match at Croke Park.
With sports, history, culture, music, and much more, there are endless reasons to book a trip to Dublin this year.
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Ranking just behind Dublin to claim fourth position is Paris, with 39,520 searches per month. Budapest, with its fantastic Airbnbs, came in fifth with 32,500 and Rome in sixth with 31,300.
Prague took seventh place with a respectable 29,800 searches per month, and Malaga took eighth with 25,170.
The German capital of Berlin took ninth position with 24,400 searches per month. This was closely followed by Lisbon in Portugal, which closed out the top ten with 16,300 searches per month.
