There's a lot to see and do in the capital of the green island – here are five must do's – perfect for a short stay. The pub culture is very much alive in Dublin which makes a visit to the pubs a must, even if beer is not normally on your list of priorities. There are many different kind of pubs in the city centre – everything from the traditional Irish pubs, to bars like the Russian Pravda or African-inspired Zanzibar with its coloured lanterns. Pravda and Zanzibar are both situated on Ormond Quay Lower, by the River Liffey. Temple Bar is not just a bar, it's a whole area in the city centre, popular with both locals and tourists. There are a lot of different things going on all through the week – but Saturday is truly a favourite for many visitors, because of the markets. Local designers exhibit their jewelery, clothes and arts in Cow's Lane between 10am and 5pm. Temple Bar Square is turned into a bookworm's paradise between 11am and 6pm, when the bookmarket is on, and you can always stop by the Food Market on Meeting House Square for a quick bite. This is also the place to buy tasteful ingredients to make dinner (if you have access to a kitchen during your stay), the market is open until 4.30 pm on Saturdays. Penneys is the Irish equivalent to Primark – a must for all shopaholics on bargain hunt. The two central stores are situated just north of the river, on Mary Street and O'Connell Street. You can find clothes, shoes, accessories and home furnishing at really good prices. The shopping area north of the river is perfect for budget shopping, but there are other places suitable for the more exclusive taste. Like Grafton Street, south of the river where you, among many other shops, can find the departmentstore Brown Thomas with luxurious brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada. Guinness Storehouse is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year which makes the timing perfect for a visit. You'll explore the exhibition in your own pace and can learn more about the production, look at old advertising bills or explore the gift shop. How about some Guinness fudge or mustard with Guinness-flavour to bring back home? The top floor of the seven storey bulding is a bar with a 360-view of Dublin, where you're being served a complimentary pint of Guinness. Not everyone cares about tourist sights, but a convenient way to see a lot during a short time is to hop on a guided bus tour. There are different operators and you can hop on and off as you wish. If you go on the Dublin Bus one you can use the same day-pass or tickets as on the public transport. Convenient and money-saving! Popular stops include Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the statue of Molly Malone and the park St. Stepehn's Green. Find your flight to Dublin Find your hotel in Dublin