Start your weekend adventures with a delicious homemade breakfast in the courtyard at gourmet food market Bread & Butter. After eating your fill, hop on the bus for the 15-minute journey to the James Joyce Centre, where thoughtful exhibitions offer an insight into the works of the iconic Irish poet and author. Legendary Gaelic Games stadium Croke Park is also a short ride away, and you can walk to the breathtaking National Botanic Gardens in minutes. In the evening, get to know the locals at Fagan’s Pub, a traditional Irish watering hole located a few steps from your student accommodation.

At four-bedroom house College Manor, opt for the privacy of your own room or keep costs down by sharing with a friend. Your linens are provided, helping to make moving in as simple as possible. There’s private parking onsite, although Dublin is an easy city to explore via public transport. You’re a four-minute walk from the nearest bus stop - and from there, it’s a 20-minute ride to Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University. The city centre is just 15 minutes away.

When you’re not in lectures, head downtown to get your weekly culture fix. Watch an arthouse movie at the Irish Film Institute, catch a contemporary art exhibition at Temple Bar Gallery & Studios, or get tickets to a gig at eclectic music venue The Grand Social. When you feel like relaxing instead, come home to your cosy red-brick house. Head straight to the kitchen to switch on the kettle and fix yourself a snack, then catch up with your housemates around the dining table or in the comfy living room.

Use the free Wi-Fi to stream movies, or to Skype home with tales of your latest adventures. In summer, riverside Griffith Park is just a short walk away. After a scenic jog in the park, freshen up with a long, hot shower, then choose a new outfit from your spacious closet. When you run out of clean clothes, use the washing machine and ironing board to replenish your wardrobe before heading out to dinner. For gourmet American-style pizzas, try local favourite Independent Pizza Company.