Rathmines Travel Guide
Dublin
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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
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
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Top hotels in Rathmines
NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello
Spotless room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Yes clean room,great dtaff, friendly service
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Lovely, clean room with all essentials!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Yes, beautiful comfortable room. All staff super helpful, friendly and courteous.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
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
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
The staff was very courteous and helpful. The room was very nice and will definitely book this hotel again.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rathmines
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
