Rathmines
Dublin
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.
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.
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.
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
Rathmines Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Very comfortable beds and spacious room. Several restaurant options with excellent food and service. Extensive breakfast buffet. Sports bar with several tv’s and comfy chairs. Nice vibe with friendly helpful staff. Convenient shuttle service to/from airport."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
"WiFi didn’t work in the rooms and 1 or both cards didn’t work for the room and we kept having to go to the desk. Expensive night stay"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Excellent hotel. Nice breakfast"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"The staff were very helpful."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Bath tub step over is high and the tub can be slippery. Great location as your in temple bar and close to most restaurants and pubs"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Clink i Lár
"This was a great hostel. Close to everything, clean, friendly staff... the 4 bunk room with the private bath was perfect for us. Loved the fact the toilet and shower are different rooms, but each has a sink."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Rathmines
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.
Portobello
Portobello might not have many top sights, but Dublin Castle and Grafton Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
