Ranelagh
Dublin

Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

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

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

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

The Devlin Dublin
Lovely hotel highly reccomend
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Good place to crash in between flights. Appreciated the shuttle to and from the airport
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The staff were really helpful, it was a clean and quirky hotel. Great location.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
The room was fine and the staff was nice, but they had no hairdryer or toiletries (lotion, shampoo, conditioner) in the room. Also, they had hourly rates to check in early. Bag storage seemed safe and secure. Location was fine.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Great hotel, lovely room and the staff were fab!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
This hotel was a great find. It's beautiful inside and out. The rooms and bathrooms are super nice and very clean. The breakfast, which was included with the room, was very good with lots of food. The staff in the hotel were super nice and helpful. I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ranelagh

Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.

Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens.

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

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.

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

Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing.
