City Centre Dublin Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
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 Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Top hotels in City Centre Dublin
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
We were very happy with everything in the hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Lovely few nights stay, only criticism would be low pressure in shower
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great modern hotel. Room was very clean and felt brand new. Good layout with everything you need and good location to walk anywhere in Dublin.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Great hotel in city centre location. Definitely recommend
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Conrad Dublin
Was lovely staff where so helpful as always
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City
Staff welcoming and friendly. Very accomodating. Room clean and bed comfy. Breakfast was great, lots of variety.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Dublin
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.
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.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
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.
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
