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.

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

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

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

Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin

Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Kilmainham Hotel Deals

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Excellent hotel ! I have stayed many times
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Loved this place. Modern, clean rooms, great bar/restaurant and lovely staff.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
If I could rate higher for service I would! Jason in reception was amazing. The manager in the restaurant and server were wonderful. We highly recommend.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Clean and comfortable room and bathroom. The lounge area isn’t great and no snacks available outside the restaurant. Not even a pack of peanuts. Only one person behind the bar who has to serve customers as well as collect glasses and clean tables so something suffers if the place has a few ...
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Fantastic location Everything within walking distance or bus Love that I could open the window, no refrigerator in the room but there is a safe Everything was so clean. But one thing to perhaps update would be the shower curtain, it looked clean just a slight musty scent
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Rooms were so much better this time big rooms. ice and clean Only downside is the hotel is very cold great location to everything hotel staff so helpful and friendly
Reviewed on Mar 13, 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 Phoenix Park 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 St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Portobello
Portobello might not have many top sights, but Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
