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

Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

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 Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Top hotels in Kilmainham

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Perfect location . Shuttle service excellent. Very nice fast food options across the street or Al a carte in the hotel. Breakfast buffet amazing variety and presentation. Rooms clean and comfortable. Excellent value for the travelling $.
Reviewed on 23 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
Lovely hotel, would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Clink i Lár
Clean pleasant hostel in a great location. However, I payed extra for a city view room and was on floor 5 of 10 which wasn't great.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
The property is a little older. It was clean, the beds were comfortable and quiet. It did allow us to see a new part of Dublin which we enjoyed
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Point A Dublin Parnell Street
Chloe at Dublin-Parnell street location is the best!! Went above and beyond.
Reviewed on 23 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.

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.

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.

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.
