Dublin Southside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Dublin Southside
Where to stay in Dublin Southside
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.
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 Herbert Park.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like St. Stephen's Green or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
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.
Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cathal Brugha Barracks and Swan Shopping Centre while you're in town.
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
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The Mercantile Hotel
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
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Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle
Grafton Street Studios
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Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street
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.
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.
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.
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: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
