Merrion Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit
Sandymount Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sandymount Beach during your travels in Dublin? Discover the area's museums and shops.
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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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 Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin
Top hotels in Merrion
Maldron Hotel Merrion Road
Clean, helpfull staff
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Convenient airport shuttle, modern clean room and great breakfast!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great location. The hotel was very cozy. I was disappointed that the room did not have a fridge or microwave. Everything else was great.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I’ve stayed at the Marlin around six times now it’s a lovely hotel in a great location. However they are obsessed with trying to get more money out of you. The 11am checkout is too early but they want you to buy a ‘snooze package’ which are advertised all over to stay longer. Check in is 3pm, they’ll ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Great hotel and staff were nice.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Room was excellent and clean. Shower was powerful.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merrion
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.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
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.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The National Concert Hall or Iveagh Gardens and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
Stillorgan
The ample dining options and picturesque gardens are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Crypt Theater or Museum of Childhood while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Stillorgan Station to get around town.
