Islandbridge Travel Guide
Dublin
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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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

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

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour
Top hotels in Islandbridge

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
We didn’t get to be in the hotel that much since we just checked in at 10:00 pm and left at 5:00 am. Before you book make sure that parking is included in the rate if you are driving and double check it with the receptionist. Is a very big hotel, and parking is busy. Very convenient to stay close ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Clean room. Great location. Convenient parking at a discount across the street. There is a garbage or recycling facility behind the property and the trucks were a bit noisy. Be aware if you’re a light sleeper. But I would stay here again. The full buffet breakfast is a great spread and only €18.50. ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
clean room good staff good breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Lovely hotel. Great location for airport. Staff very helpful. Good breakfast. No gym in hotel
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Clink i Lár
Good stay. Pretty noisy from the street and people in the hallways. Loved the cubbie style bunks in a 4 person private room. Had lots of hooks, shelves and storage bins. We didn't do breakfast because it didn't open until 7a and often we needed to leave by then. Lots of 20 somethings. Very few ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Lovely hotel, staff super friendly and helpful. Rooms are exceptionally clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Islandbridge

Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.

Stoneybatter
While you're in Stoneybatter, take in top sights like Phoenix Park and jump on the metro at Museum Station to see more of the city.

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.

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 Croke Park and Guinness Storehouse are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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.
