Rathmines
Dublin





Popular places to visit

St. Stephen's Green
After working your way up Grafton Street’s high end stops and eateries, step into St Stephen’s Green - an oasis of calm in the centre of Ireland’s bustling capital.

Trinity College
Explore Dublin’s literary and architectural past or simply stroll around the open spaces of Ireland’s leading higher education institution, in the heart of the city.

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.

Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Aviva Stadium
If you’re heading to Dublin for a rugby or football match at the Aviva Stadium, then you’re in for a real treat. Situated just south of Dublin’s bustling city centre, the Aviva Stadium is a state-of-the-art, four-tiered sports stadium and concert venue, located on the rushing River Dodder not far from Ireland’s east coast.

Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
Things to do

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

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

Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Top hotels in Rathmines

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Clean, convenient shuttle Unfortunately nothing around the area but a circle k
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Loved our stay here! Very cool and clean hotel. Right where you want to be central to everything with parking.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
This facility was just renovated. Very nice job what they did. The staff were very kind. Thank you for your hospitality.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Clink i Lár
It was a good stay of one night.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Oh yes, I’m not a breakfast person but I did enjoy your buffet. Thank you.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Property in rough condition. Rooms not comfortable and very worn out. Way too expensive for what it offers
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathmines

Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Iveagh Gardens or Fitzwilliam Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.

Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Iveagh Gardens and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Patrick's Cathedral and Vicar 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
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park.

Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
