Glasnevin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Glasnevin
Popular places to visit
Glasnevin Cemetery
The graves and tombs of many leading lights in recent Irish history are collected together at Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery, one of the city’s most popular attractions.
National Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at National Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.
Guinness Storehouse
Find out what makes Ireland’s signature drink one of the most popular stouts in the world with this fascinating tour of a historic brewery.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
St. Stephen's Green
Visit the beautiful gardens of Dublin’s most popular park to relax amongst statues of the city’s most famous residents.
Activities
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin
Dublin EPIC Museum Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Glasnevin Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Was perfect
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Staff were so helpful. Rooms are uniquely cool and very clean. Bar is cozy. Whole experience was welcoming.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
All good. Great staff very professional. Room very clean and nice touch about my birthday cupcake and birthday message. Would definitely come back.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Good all around
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
Recently changed from the Radisson Blu to the Clayton the hotel was a typical airport hotel. Comfortable and clean rooms served a purpose but the bar was stark, cold and uninviting as was the restaurant. When we stayed here last time ( as the Radisson Blu) breakfast was the highlight of our stay ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Staff were helpful and friendly!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glasnevin
Drumcondra
Drumcondra is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Croke Park or Tolka Park.
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Grafton Street and Guinness Storehouse are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop 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.
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or 3Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
