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.

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

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.
Things to do

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

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

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

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

Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Top hotels in Ranelagh

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Good location on north side of dublin
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Staff at this hotel is excellent. Everyone is so polite and professional. Check in was breeze, room was spotless.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
Shuttle excellent
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Very friendly staff and very convenient location. Loved my stay there and will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City
Clean room, nice staff.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

The Mercantile Hotel
Friendly staff, great location, and nearby parking garage (for a fee).
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ranelagh

Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cathal Brugha Barracks and Swan Shopping Centre 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 Aviva Stadium.

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 Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.

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.

Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Ranelagh
- Croke Park
- Guinness Storehouse
- Dublin Port
- Grafton Street
- Aviva Stadium
- Dublin Castle
- O'Connell Street
- Malahide Castle
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- 3Arena
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Phoenix Park
- Emerald Park
- Dublin Zoo
- Dundrum Town Centre
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Marlay Park
- Merrion Square
- Dublin City University
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.


