Haroldʼs Cross Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Haroldʼs Cross
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.
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.
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
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration
Top hotels in Haroldʼs Cross
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Clean room, decent food and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Great location, you are near everything on Temple Bar as well as a short walk to great shopping and restaurants. Highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking to stay where the action is in Dublin."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Close to all the downtown pubs"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"Excellent service. Helpful and available staff. Beautiful breakfast with generous opening times"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Clink i Lár
"They don’t have a kitchen so there’s nowhere to heat up your food and no fridge for you to store it. The woman who I asked responded in a rather rude way in my opinion, as if what I was asking for was ridiculous. Hostels normally have these things so a polite no would have been appreciated. The shower ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"I loved the key needed to used to keep lights on and open/close blinds but no where does it say to put the key on the holder near the door. Had to make a phone call to front desk."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Haroldʼs Cross
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 O'Connell Street and Grafton Street are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Howth
Unique features of Howth include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Howth Harbour or Dublin Bay while you're exploring the area.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.
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.
