Rathfarnham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rathfarnham
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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
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
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Rathfarnham Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Comfy bed, easy shuttle service to the airport. The bus drivers were very helpful and courteous.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
It was a beautiful hotel close to many restaurants and very convenient.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Everything great experience
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Just a really nice place. Stay there a lot.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
Clean, tidy but showing its age. Food was good but expensive
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
The Mercantile Hotel
Everything was perfect. Great place in great location. Very friendly.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rathfarnham
Dundrum
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Dundrum. Top attractions like Dundrum Town Centre and Marlay Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dundrum Station or Balally Station 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.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall 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 Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens.
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.
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.
