Citywest Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour
Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Top hotels in Citywest
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Hotel room was spotlessly clean. Friendly staff throughout the hotel. Option of drinks voucher in exchange for house keeping good idea. Only negative I would say was location. That said it was only 15/20min walk to get to main attractions
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Spotless lovwly hotel great as always
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Clean room comforter bed great location excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
The room needed a little bit of TLC but otherwise was a very nice room, clean and tidy. The staff were very nice, polite and courteous and the breakfast was to die form. I ate so much breakfast I didn't need any lunch. If you asked a member of staff a question they would try their best to answer ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Clean. Friendly and professional staff. Breakfast lovely with great selection.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Clean, spacious and comfy. Staff all amazing xx
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Citywest
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.
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.
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.
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.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Aviva Stadium.
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.
