City Centre Dublin Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Guinness Storehouse
A tour of this pint-shaped hall in a historic brewery provides an intoxicating journey through the making of Ireland’s signature drink.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Dublin Castle
On Dame Street, south of the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin, stands the mighty architectural achievement that is Dublin Castle, parts of which date back to 1200. Over the centuries Dublin Castle has been a fortress and treasury, a royal palace and a prison. Prior to Irish independence in the 1920s, it was also the centre of British rule in Ireland. Today, Dublin Castle is a government building and significant historic emblem.
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 Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Top hotels in City Centre Dublin
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The staff was courteous and helpful. We loved our room and the view was spectacular!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Sensational
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
The Samuel is very centrally located, the staff is very friendly and helpful and overall the hotel was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
great hotel and super friendly staff. Car parking is NOT as described on hotel website.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
The Mercantile Hotel
Hotel was spotless and so close to all amenities
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Dublin
Temple Bar
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.
Smithfield
Well liked for its restaurants and churches, Smithfield is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Smithfield Chimney, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.
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.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or 3Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens.
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
City Centre Dublin Travel Guide
Hotels Near City Centre Dublin, Dublin
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- The Liberties Hotels
- Grand Canal Dock Hotels
- Portobello Hotels
- Drumcondra Hotels
- Dublin 8 Hotels
- North Wall Hotels
- Rathmines Hotels
- Dublin Docklands Hotels
- Beggar's Bush Hotels
- Smithfield Hotels
- Warrenmount Hotels
- Stoneybatter Hotels
- Broadstone Hotels
- Crumlin Hotels
- Phibsborough Hotels
- Cabra West Hotels
