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What to do in Dublin

Popular places to visit

Guinness Storehouse

4.5/5(561 reviews)

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.

Trinity College

4.5/5(569 reviews)

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.

Dublin Port

4/5(113 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Aviva Stadium

4.5/5(90 reviews)

Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.

St. Stephen's Green

4.5/5(719 reviews)

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.

Dublin Castle

4/5(381 reviews)

Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.

Malahide Castle

4.5/5(114 reviews)

Located a little south of the town of Malahide in County Fingal, the medieval Malahide Castle is an impressive and imposing structure, blending centuries of history in a single setting. While parts of the castle date back to the 1100s, its grounds offer some of Ireland’s best 18th century garden landscaping, making a trip to Malahide Castle a must for both history and nature enthusiasts.

Grafton Street

4.5/5(552 reviews)

Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Get your ticket for a night at Ireland’s largest theater, which was built to attract the world’s biggest shows to the nation’s capital.

Areas of Dublin

City Centre Dublin

4.5/5(2,709 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Jervis Shopping Center and Henry Street Shopping District are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Temple Bar

4.5/5(125 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Aviva Stadium which includes a park, heritage architecture and modern architecture

Ballsbridge

4.5/5(174 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Herbert Park and RDS Main Arena.

Christ Church Cathedral featuring religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral

Dublin 8

If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum or Dublin Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.