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.
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.
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.
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 helpful staff especially the bar man For a fairly new hotel the showers already having a mould problem means it will be rundown very soon. Rooms were nice and clean but the staff failed to replace adequate tea and coffee and it had to be requested. This is not acceptable considering the cost ..."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Good airport transportation service."
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
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Great place"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Excellent hotel"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"The room was smaller than a dorm room. Our feet hit the wall when we laid in bed and there was not enough floor room to open our suitcases. There were moth type busy in the room as well."
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.
