Kilmainham Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Kilmainham
Popular places to visit
Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
This infamous and eerie former prison is a fitting place to hear the grisly story of Ireland’s punitive past and the struggle for independence from British rule.
War Memorial Gardens
War Memorial Gardens is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour
Top hotels in Kilmainham
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Clean, shuttle
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Hotel has great location, in the heart of downtown. You can walk around and there are plenty of restaurants around. Rooms small but clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and the breakfast was excellent! . Highly recommend this hotel if you are visiting Dublin.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The rooms were quiet and the beds were comfortable. The staff overall were ok… but not excellent. When at the pub we always had to go and order at the bar, as they are not overly attentive.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Clink i Lár
In the 8 bed girls dorm there is a separate shower room and toilet in the room, which is great for mornings. The beds had good privacy too. Very central to Dublin City centre, transport is simple to navigate and everything is very walkable.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
I always enjoying staying at the Clayton Burlington because of the staff. They’ve always treated me well and the location fits what I need. The breakfast is wonderful, which is a great bonus.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Point A Dublin Parnell Street
Room was adequate for the amount of time we spent in it. Bathroom could have used Kleenex and wash clothes. Beds were comfortable and temperature was good. Good location for all forms of transportation and easy to walk to anything we wanted to see. Staff was very helpful in giving us directions to ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kilmainham
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.
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.
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Grafton Street.
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.
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Grafton Street and Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
