Popular places to visit
Trinity College
Trinity College offers a welcome haven from the hustle and bustle of Dublin and it is one ivory tower you’d be happy to be trapped in for a long time.
Guinness Storehouse
The Guinness Storehouse is situated at St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. The giant storehouse covers seven floors and is a popular point of interest for tourists - since it opened in 2000, it has received over four million visitors.
Aviva Stadium
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
St. Stephen's Green
Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
Things to do
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
From Dublin: Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer
Dublin: St Patrick's, Book of Kells, and Dublin Castle Tour
Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
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Other neighbourhoods around Rathgar
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cathal Brugha Barracks and Swan Shopping Centre while you're in town.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like St. Stephen's Green or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse.
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and St. Stephen's Green.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Herbert Park.
- St. Luke's Hospital
- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- Aviva Stadium
- Dublin Port
- St. Stephen's Green
- O'Connell Street
- 3Arena
- Grafton Street
- Croke Park
- Dublin Castle
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Malahide Castle
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Phoenix Park
- Dublin Zoo
- University College Dublin
- Dundrum Town Centre
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Emerald Park
- Marlay Park
- Powerscourt Estate
- Clontarf Castle
- Merrion Square
- K Club
- Grand Canal
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Beaumont Hospital
- Beacon Hospital
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