Rathgar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
Activities
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Our pick of the best Rathgar Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Staff very welcoming
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Loved it! Great breakfast and restaurant bar. Room were clean and just enough for us.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
We stayed at a few different properties throughout our stay and that really highlighted the poor condition the hotel was in. While the lobby looks cool and has good vibes, all 3 rooms we had were really poorly cleaned and maintained. For a newer hotel you can tell it has not been properly cared for. ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Great traditional hotel. Well located for walking and public transport. Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
This place felt comfortable even though the shower was tiny.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Amazing location, good facilities - umbrella hire, nice, easy and early check in. Kind and helpful staff, good breakfast. Room little tired - loose bathroom fittings, but over all a very good stay.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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 Grafton Street or Aviva Stadium 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 Grafton Street and Guinness Storehouse.
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Grafton Street.
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.
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.
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- British Embassy Dublin
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- Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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- Merrion Square
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- Irish Stock Exchange
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