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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

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, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Top hotels in Merrion

Maldron Hotel Merrion Road
Lovely staff welcomed me on arrival.lovely room and bathroom.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Excellent location, friendly staff and a superb breakfast.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Conveniant location. Airport shuttle was on time and convenient for my family of 4. Breakfast was good as well. Nice restaurant. Beds were comfortable, shower pressure great.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Rooms were VERY Small, yet hotel was nice and so was staff
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Stayed here one night before early morning flight. First time here. Normally stay over road in Maldron. Hotel is very good, modern, spacious rooms, friendly staff. Had breakfast which was good. Also had dinner night before which was excellent, if a little pricey. Walkable to Terminal 2 ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
This hotel is older and not up to date, especially in bathroom. Staff is very attentive. Bar nightlife very loud. This is not an 8.3 excellent rated place to stay.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merrion

Sandymount
Sandymount is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while in the area.

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 Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall 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.
