Kilmainham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kilmainham
Popular places to visit
Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
Uncover the gruesome truth behind Ireland’s struggle for independence with a tour of this notorious former prison.
War Memorial Gardens
War Memorial Gardens is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars 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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Our pick of the best Kilmainham Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Convenient airport shuttle, modern clean room and great breakfast!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Second time here. Fantastic locaion, Great sized rooms, staff are super riendly and helpul.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I booked a ‘cosy’ room and assumed the room would be tiny! The room was a lovely size & had an enormous bed in it! The room and bathroom were spotless. Reception staff were so helpful - literally appeared from nowhere and were so accommodating. Would highly recommend this hotel and wouldn’t book ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Very nice rooms, comfortable beds, very clean and tidy hotel
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Beautiful hotel and bar
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
The staff was tremendous and the location was awesome.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kilmainham
Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum or Dublin Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
Stoneybatter
While you're in Stoneybatter, take in top sights like Collins Barracks and jump on the metro at Museum Station 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.
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.
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.
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.
