Leinster
Travel Guide
Visit Leinster
Where to stay in Leinster
City Centre Dublin
Dublin Castle and Grafton Street are a few top attractions in City Centre Dublin. Hop around the city on the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums, and great live music.
Temple Bar
Dublin's cultural hub boasts institutions like the Irish Film Institute and Temple Bar Gallery, while offering vibrant nightlife with various nightclubs, pubs, and restaurants. Explore Meetinghouse Square and Temple Bar Square during your stay.
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.
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to St. Francis Abbey Brewery or Smithwick's Brewery Tour.
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.
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.
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Absolutely no parking for traveler drop off without going through the pay gate. Very inconvenient if you have a number of bags and passengers."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
"Very clean with exceptionally comfortable beds and linens. Helpful staff, and a good restaurant."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"The room was quaint, clean. The hotel is perfectly located. The staff are amazing."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Zanzibar Locke
"Very comfortable stay with excellent amenities, and the location provides easy access to the sights of Dublin. I would definitely return."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Beckett House
"This place was just what we were looking for, affordable, clean, good location. We enjoyed our stay"
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025
The Residence Dublin
"It's just a student accommodation thats been opened up for use during the summer. It's a nice area. Felt very safe and has some food and shopping nearby. Probably a 20 minute walk from the station and city centre. The accompdation was nice, modern and comfortable. Not as good as a traditional hotel ..."
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
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.
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.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
- Trinity College
- St. Stephen's Green
- Guinness Storehouse
- Dublin Castle
- Grafton Street
- Aviva Stadium
- O'Connell Street
- Croke Park
- Dublin Port
- Malahide Castle
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Phoenix Park
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Marlay Park
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Slane Castle
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
