Rathmines Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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

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
Top hotels in Rathmines

NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello
Lovey hotel, but far out but nothing too bad. Room lighting is an issue - it’s either full brightness or pitch black. You’ll see how annoying this is when you stay
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Good location on north side of dublin
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Wonderful stay, zero complaints.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
The room was fantastic had a great stay the staff grest to veey helpful would recommend again
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Very friendly staff and very convenient location. Loved my stay there and will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City
Clean room, nice staff.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rathmines

Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Aviva Stadium or Guinness Storehouse 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 Aviva Stadium.

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 Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.

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 Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.





