Ranelagh Travel Guide
Dublin

Popular places to visit

Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.

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.

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.

Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.

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

Aviva Stadium
If you’re heading to Dublin for a rugby or football match at the Aviva Stadium, then you’re in for a real treat. Situated just south of Dublin’s bustling city centre, the Aviva Stadium is a state-of-the-art, four-tiered sports stadium and concert venue, located on the rushing River Dodder not far from Ireland’s east coast.
Things to do

Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration

The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Top hotels in Ranelagh

The Devlin Dublin
Clean room, very small but we knew that. I wouldn’t recommend for sharing with people you don’t know well as the bathroom door is sliding and about an inch gap when it’s closed so no privacy! Amenities in the room weren’t quite as advertised - no coffee machine, and they were a bit stingy with the ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Nice hotel!! Great staff. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
After arriving late after a flight from Southampton we just wanted to relax in bed and watch TV but the TV did not work and the room was really cold as there is no carpet and the radiator was turned off. It would have been nice to have arrived to a warm room. We spoke to three different receptionists ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
The staff was very helpful and friendly! The rooms were clean and the food was wonderful
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
We had a great stay! The location was extremely convenient, the room was comfortable and clean, and the staff were very helpful. Some of the amenities were a bit outdated, but overall we enjoyed our visit and would recommend the Arlington.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ranelagh

Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.

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.

Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.

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

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.

Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing.
