Rathmines Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rathmines
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
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 Rathmines Hotel Deals
NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello
The decor of the hotel was lovely, Rooms were clean and well maintained, staff were friendly and helpful only issue was not being informed that the Clash bar/resturant was card only until we came to pay leaving us no choice but to pay by card.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
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
Fresh ginger shots, juices and infused water provided in a chic, comfortable and modern setting. The rooms were clean. The area felt safe and was walking distance to shopping, dining and touring.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Room is clean and large. Staffs are friendly. Great location.
Reviewed on 19 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
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.
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.
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.
