Rathgar 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.
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
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin
Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Top hotels in Rathgar
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. The location is very conveniently located to getting to and from the Dublin airport. The Italian restaurant is very good. The breakfast buffet was extensive with so many delicious options.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Great location and decent size room.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
I enjoyed my stay. The staff were all attentive and the breakfast was both tasty and diverse. The bar/breakfast space was very pleasant. The room was the most disappointing part of my stay as it was not clean on arrival. There were a couple of long hairs laying on the floor beside the bed. The shower ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Excellent
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Clink i Lár
Breakfast are so bad and messy!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
The Gresham is the perfect base to explore Dublin from. It's central location makes most attractions walkable with lots of bars, restaurants, and shopping within immediate proximity. The (full) buffet breakfast was the best I have ever had at a European Hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathgar
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.
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.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grafton Street and Guinness Storehouse.
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.
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.
