Merrion Travel Guide
Dublin


Popular places to visit

Sandymount Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sandymount Beach during your travels in Dublin? Discover the area's museums and shops.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

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

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration

DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Top hotels in Merrion

Maldron Hotel Merrion Road
We were booked in a deluxe king room. I felt it was small for a deluxe room. The bus was right outside the door so that was great! I’m not sure if it’s Ireland, but there was no fridge in the room, nor ice machines. The staff were very helpful! They were able to answer all of our questions and were ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
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Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Our room was very clean and functional. Excellent location
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
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Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Rooms were not too clean. Shuttle bus not really orange, and not really running every 20 min. Lady in reception not even friendly.. overal bad
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Clink i Lár
A/C in the room is a complete lie they have a window barley tinted open it was extremely unpleasant to wake up sweating constantly Also a complete scam they run 200ml coke for 3.50 is a compete joke I can walk down the road and get a giant bottle for even less Breakfast was so plain overall just ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merrion

Sandymount
Sandymount is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while in 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.

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

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.

Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.

Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
