Glasnevin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Dublin City University
Situated on the north side of Dublin, Dublin City University is close to Dublin Bay and the River Liffey and is home to some of Ireland’s largest performance spaces. It is a justifiably popular point of interest for visitors travelling to Ireland’s bustling capital.
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 lively bars while you're in the area.
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.
Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Activities
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Glasnevin Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
The rooms are very clean! Beds were very comfortable. We did have someone knock on our door that was lost, that woke us up. Airport shuttle was convenient.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great city break. Great location
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
Enjoyed
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Great location
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
The room was fine. Breakfast opened a few minutes late and that make it rushed with our flight.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Point A Hotel Dublin Parnell Street
Checked in an hour before the deadline and was cheerfully assigned my requested quiet room with no issue. Room was compact but perfect for my 1 night stay. Comfy bed and adequate bathroom. Breakfast, which is free if you book direct with Point A, was adequate and of good quality. The staff I interacted ...
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
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 Guinness Storehouse and Jervis Shopping Center 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 Bank of Ireland or Dame Street 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.
Glasnevin Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Glasnevin?
- Hotels Near Dublin, Dublin City
- Which hotel chains are in Glasnevin?
- Bon Secours Hospital
- National Botanic Gardens
- Guinness Storehouse
- Trinity College
- Aviva Stadium
- Grafton Street
- O'Connell Street
- Croke Park
- Dublin Castle
- Malahide Castle
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Dublin Zoo
- Phoenix Park
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- University College Dublin
- Marlay Park
- Merrion Square
- Emerald Park
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
