Rathmines Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rathmines
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Giant's Causeway, The Dark Hedges & Belfast City
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour
Our pick of the best Rathmines Hotel Deals
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Excellent location, friendly staff and a superb breakfast.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Conveniant location. Airport shuttle was on time and convenient for my family of 4. Breakfast was good as well. Nice restaurant. Beds were comfortable, shower pressure great.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Great property and excellent location
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Stayed here one night before early morning flight. First time here. Normally stay over road in Maldron. Hotel is very good, modern, spacious rooms, friendly staff. Had breakfast which was good. Also had dinner night before which was excellent, if a little pricey. Walkable to Terminal 2 ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Staff are so lovely.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Lovely hotel in excellent location
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathmines
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.
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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 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.
