Glasnevin Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Glasnevin
Popular places to visit
Glasnevin Cemetery
The graves and tombs of many leading lights in recent Irish history are collected together at Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery, one of the city’s most popular attractions.
National Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at National Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)
Top hotels in Glasnevin
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"This was perfect for 1 night where airport access via shuttle was crucial. Accessing Dublin center city from here was expensive and time consuming, but we anticipated that when we prioritized airport access to fly out the next morning. Our stay was during a heat wave and Ireland does not have AC, ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
"Booked a deluxe double and was given a twin room. Had to pay 15 euro for parking on top of the room rate. Not a good experience."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Room was clean. Bar had a good selection. Walking distance to many shops and restaurants ( Temple Bar area). Close to Dublin express stops."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Loud music and extremely crazy loud heavy bass speakers played and vibrated our room until 2:30am every night. Our key stopped working for no reason whatsoever and left us stranded unable to use the elevator or get into our room. Don’t recommend if you need sleep. Don’t recommend unless you don’t ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"I had a great stay at the Marlin Hotel Stephens Green. It’s a stylish, modern hotel in an excellent central location on the south side of the River Liffey, making it easy to walk to most of Dublin’s top attractions. The breakfast buffet was very good, with plenty of options to start the day right. ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Clink i Lár
"Very modern. Very Nice staff (overall) Lovely shower - one of my favourites of any hotel I've stayed in! Lack of basic amenities is the only drawback - no microwave, etc. Only boiling water at night time. It wouldn't cost much to leave out tea, coffee and milk like other hostels. Rooms are nice - ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Glasnevin
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Dublin Castle and Grafton Street are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Howth
Unique features of Howth include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Howth Harbour or Dublin Bay while you're exploring the area.
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 Royal Dublin Society.
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.
