Rathgar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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.

Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.

Aviva Stadium
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.

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

Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.

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.
Activities

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Our pick of the best Rathgar Hotel Deals

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Clean room, quiet"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Great staff , breakfast and good location."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Great stay all around"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"Hotel Riu Plaza the Gresham in Dublin was an awesome place to stay. Not only is it a perfect location, but the room, service, and breakfast was outstanding. The staff could not do enough for you and were extremely helpful and polite. It is a first-class operation that I highly recommend if you come ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Clink i Lár
"The best hostel I have ever stayed in. The staff were helpful, the rooms were clean and the beds were large. The bar also has some great options, alongside a cafe that was open 24/7."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"xxxxxx"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathgar

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.

Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Iveagh Gardens or Fitzwilliam Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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