Plan Your Dublin City Break

Located close to Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross, Kylemore Karting is Ireland’s largest indoor karting arena where you can enjoy an afternoon of fun with all the family. Experience the thrill of real racing on three indoor circuits. Kylemore Karting offers an indoor track, and a combination of high-spec equipment, first class facilities including a choice of three 360 metre tracks with flyovers underpasses, hills and banked corners.

Kylemore Karting is only 4km or a 5-minute drive away.

Located within the grounds of the Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo is one of Dublin’s oldest and most popular attractions and is a must on your family getaway to Dublin, with easy access from the Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross or just hop on the Luas, which is a 15-minute walk from the front door of the hotel to the Luas Red Cow stop. The Luas will take you to Heuston Station, a short 5-minute walk from the Zoo. See our Dublin Zoo family package here.

Dublin Zoo and Phoenix Park are only 9km – a 15-minute drive.

Explore Ireland’s number one visitor attraction, providing an unforgettable welcome and a magical journey deep into the heart of the world famous Guinness brewery. The story is brought to life on seven floors, diving into the rich heritage of Guinness and telling the story from its origins at St. James’s Gate in Dublin to its growth to a global brand.

Guinness Storehouse is only 8km or a 15-minute drive away from Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross

Experience stunning views of the Wicklow mountains, the valleys at Glendalough and the breath-taking Blessington Lakes, which are all easily accessible from the N81. So why not spend a day exploring the true beauty of county Wicklow at its best.

The Wicklow Mountains are 50km or an hour’s drive away from Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross

In the heart of Ireland’s capital city lies the home of Jameson Irish Whiskey. The Old Jameson Distillery, founded in 1780 is now one of Dublin’s leading visitor attractions and an experience not to be missed! Experience Irish whiskey making just as it was more than 200 years ago on the fully guided tour that includes a video presentation, walk through the distillation process in the recreated distillery, and of course a traditional Irish whiskey tasting.

Old Jameson Distillery is only 9km or a 20-minute drive away from Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross

One of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland’s emergence as a modern nation from 1780s to the 1920s. Attractions include a major exhibition detailing the political and penal history of the prison and its restoration. The tour of the prison includes an audio-visual show.

Kilmainham Gaol is only 18km or a 20-minute drive away from Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross.