Dublin Southside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Dublin Southside
Where to stay in Dublin Southside
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Bank of Ireland or Dame Street while you're exploring the area.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park.
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.
Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Staff are very friendly and attentive. Rooms are small but cosy, the safe is small so can’t hold a laptop. Good coffee making facilities and complimentary bottles of water. The location is great and the bar etc is very nice.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
The Mercantile Hotel
A really cool place to stay, thanks for having us again!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Hotel is well located, nicely decorated and clean. Staff I encountered were sll very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street
Everything was very smooth and easy. The apartment was clean and accommodated all of us. Everything is within walking distance of the hotel. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Premier Suites Dublin Leeson Street
We had a great stay for a short weekend. Would definitely visit again / recommend!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Broc House Suites
Very clean apartment, private parking and also in a very central location. Attended for a match in the aviva and it is walking distance depending on weather..highly recommend
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
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Popular places to visit
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.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
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.
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.
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
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
