Rathgar
Dublin
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
Things to do
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Rathgar Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Excellent all around!
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Lovely rooms and central location
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
The room was lovely and clean, breakfast was great and central location for is. Staff could not do enough to help you.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Absolutely beautiful room overlooking the river
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Beautiful hotel and bar
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
The staff was tremendous and the location was awesome.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Rathgar
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 Cathal Brugha Barracks or Swan Shopping Centre.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The National Concert Hall or Iveagh Gardens 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 Iveagh Gardens and St. Patrick's Cathedral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Vicar Street and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
