Kilmainham
Dublin
Visit Kilmainham
Popular places to visit
Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
This infamous and eerie former prison is a fitting place to hear the grisly story of Ireland’s punitive past and the struggle for independence from British rule.
War Memorial Gardens
War Memorial Gardens is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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.
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.
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
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Kilmainham Hotel Deals
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
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Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Good hotel convenient and the food is excellent
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Great location, lovely staff, fab breakfast, quiet room
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Stayed for two nights, lovely hotel, lovely staff and clean rooms with lots of amenities x
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Room and hotel was very clean
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Kilmainham
Dublin 8
Historic postal district, Dublin 8 boasts hipster cafes, cocktail bars, and family-friendly restaurants amidst notable buildings like Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Stoneybatter
While you're in Stoneybatter, take in top sights like Collins Barracks and jump on the metro at Museum Station to see more of the city.
Smithfield
Well-liked for its restaurants and churches, Smithfield is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Smithfield Chimney, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.
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.
Warrenmount
While Warrenmount might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Guinness Storehouse and Grafton Street.
Portobello
Portobello might not have many top sights, but Guinness Storehouse and Aviva Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
