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.

Dublin Castle
Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.

Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
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
"Very quiet hotel. The rooms were nice, clean and comfortable with the only addition that would have been nice is a fridge. I ate at the hotel restaurant a couple of times and the food and service was outstanding. There was a cafe nearby and a convenience store next door which I used quite often chose ..."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Room was clean and the shuttle was efficient."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
"Fabulous airport hotel within walking distance of the terminals (less than 10 mins). Super clean, friendly staff and nice bar and restaurant areas. Room was large and immaculately clean."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 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
"We had a great stay , hotel was close to every where walking distance to main turisf destination"
Reviewed on Jun 2, 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.
