Rathfarnham
Dublin
Visit Rathfarnham
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Rathfarnham Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Nice location and a good safe for the valuables. Ramps to/from the hotel are not safe. No WiFi instructions and the TV doesn’t connect to the internet. Trash lid at bathroom needs to be opened by hand. No microwave and mini fridge. Overall not worth the stay.
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Clean room and the breakfast was great.
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Good place just bunk in. Located close to center if city.
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Clink i Lár
In the 8 bed girls dorm there is a separate shower room and toilet in the room, which is great for mornings. The beds had good privacy too. Very central to Dublin City centre, transport is simple to navigate and everything is very walkable.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Clean the room, helpful stuff..
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Point A Dublin Parnell Street
Very vlean, comfortable beds. Electronic light switches a bit confusing, but otherwise really good
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Rathfarnham
Rathmines
Rathmines is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Swan Shopping Centre or Cathal Brugha Barracks.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Portobello
Portobello might not have many top sights, but Grafton Street and Guinness Storehouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Smotscourt
While visiting Smotscourt, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Dublin Society and RDS Main Arena.
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.
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.
