Merrion Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Popular places to visit

Sandymount Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sandymount Beach during your travels in Dublin? Discover the area's museums and shops.

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.

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.

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

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.
Activities

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

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

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

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

Maldron Hotel Merrion Road
No airport shuttle
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great location near the airport. Was nice to have the gas station in walking distance to get drinks and snacks.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Great hotel. Great location
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
This was an amazing place to stay. The staff were very accommodating and helpful. The rooms were clean and had plenty of room. Everything was in walking distance. Highly recommend!!!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Oh yes, I’m not a breakfast person but I did enjoy your buffet. Thank you.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Clink i Lár
It was a good stay of one night.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merrion

Sandymount
Sandymount is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while in the area.

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.

Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.

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

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.

Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
