City Centre Dublin 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.
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
Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Top hotels in City Centre Dublin
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
We always stay here because it is a great location, close to the Temple Bar area.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Great location
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Breakfast was lovely but busy. Hotel was very clean and staff very attentive.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Beckett Locke
All the modern conveniences in a perfect location for walking and taking transit to Dublin sights.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Clink i Lár
I highly recommend this place, I had a short trip but I enjoyed my stay. The staff is very gracious, accomodating and polite. The place is clean, well organized and convenient since it’s located by the city centre. When I come back and visit dublin again, I’ll definitely stay here!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. Staff were fantastic, it was clean, breakfast amazing, bar attached to hotel with music and quiet areas. Could leave suitcases on last day. Locations was great. Definitely stay again. Couldn’t recommend it enough!!!!! Amazing hotel
Reviewed on 11 Mar 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 Button Factory or Dame Street 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.
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.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or 3Arena, 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.
