Rathmines Travel Guide
Dublin





Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
Things to do

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

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour

Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Top hotels in Rathmines

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Nice rest before we headed back to the states"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Would have liked breakfast included when travelling on a timeline. A bit of a walk to find breakfast. Friendly helpful staff"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Loved the location, excellent to be able to wander around the city and be back at your room in no time at all without having to hop into a taxi to get back to your hotel. Staff were super friendly and attentive, the only minor complaint would be the layout of the room and the tiny window with a view ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Great location, great room, friendly helpful staff! Breakfast restaurant was very convenient!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Clink i Lár
"This was a great hostel. Close to everything, clean, friendly staff... the 4 bunk room with the private bath was perfect for us. Loved the fact the toilet and shower are different rooms, but each has a sink."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"Breakfast was basic English. Pastries need improvement. Bacon excellent and remaining items good. Not extensive ie no egg station."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathmines

Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Dublin Castle 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 Dublin Castle and Grafton Street.

The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Vicar Street 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 Royal Dublin Society.

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

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.
