Dublin Southside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Dublin Southside
Where to stay in Dublin Southside

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.

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 Herbert Park.

Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like St. Stephen's Green or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.

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.

Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cathal Brugha Barracks and Swan Shopping Centre while you're in town.

Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
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Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle
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Grafton Street Studios
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Niche Living Rathmines
Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025
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.

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.

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.

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 Castle
Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.

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

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise

The Irish Dance Party in Dublin

Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)

Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery

From Dublin: Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer
- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- Aviva Stadium
- Dublin Castle
- Grafton Street
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- University College Dublin
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Marlay Park
- Merrion Square
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- RDS Main Arena
- Gaiety Theatre
- Olympia Theatre
- Vicar Street
- Ha' Penny Bridge
- National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- River Liffey
- Herbert Park
- Little Museum of Dublin