Dublin is a fun city and I'm sure on some of your travel lists; however, I think you are fine visiting here 2 days at the most. This depends of course on the length of your trip. Don't get me wrong, I like Dublin, but if you are looking to see the countryside of Ireland-spend a few nights in Dublin causing havoc near Temple Bar then go from there.
Temple Bar
My first trip here, we stayed at the lovely Merrion Hotel. It is a gorgeous luxury boutique with a courtyard, indoor pool, exercise room, and a cave bar. The place is still hopping into the wee hours. We came back from a crazy night on the town around 3-4am (jetlag we will blame) and the place was still rockin'. This could be my ideal spot: Lux, Class & Fun all in one spot.
Merrion hotel
What to see in Dublin:
- Guinness Storehouse
- Temple Bar
- Dublin Castle
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Old Jameson Distillery
- Kilmainham Gaol: Prison sharing stories of Ireland's past
Where to Stay:
- Merrion Hotel *
- Intercontinental (Formerly Four Seasons)*
- Fitzwilliam Hotel
- Westin
*Favorites: Merrion for boutique