Merrion
Dublin
Popular places to visit
Sandymount Beach
Why not spend a carefree 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.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Aviva Stadium
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Things to do
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Merrion Hotel Deals
Maldron Hotel Merrion Road
"Great place to stay, room quiet, modern and well designed and very comfortable beds. Aircoach bus stop direct to Dublin airport is conveniently just outside hotel entrance."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"They say they have a shuttle Take an uber or cab for the fairly short ride The bus to this place is hard to find, a long walk, and slow My time away from home is more valuable than their inaccessible shuttle that caused us stress"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
"Quick online check in and quick check out. Spacious room and modern"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Room was very clean, and perfectly adequate, but not particularly impressed that no drinks were available in room, not even bottled water, and no WiFi available in bedrooms. I did mention to staff on two occasions, and was told that a 'note' would be made, useful. Had to stand in corridor to obtain ..."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Beautiful hotel with great amenities"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Great location! Walking distance to everything."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Merrion
Sandymount
Travelers come to Sandymount for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while you're in town.
Ballsbridge
Many diplomatic residences are located in this affluent Dublin area. The neighborhood offers Herbert Park for leisure and iconic sights like the cylindrical U.S. embassy. Accessible by bus routes and DART train stations.
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
While visiting Grand Canal Dock, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Dublin Castle and hop on the metro to see more the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Dublin Docklands
If you're spending some time in Dublin Docklands, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing.
