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
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder & Mystery
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
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
Airport shuttle was really easy to find and get onto.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
A very modern concept. Aesthetically pleasing with new systems for check in and check out. The lighting in the rooms is fantastic. A great deal of thought has been put into the design and function of this hotel. Its also im an excellent location. Near to a great outdoor bar scene with funky little ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
My taxi dropped me at the wrong Clayton hotel and when I chatted to the receptionist he made a call and got a taxi to bring me to the correct hotel. He was so kind and I appreciated his help
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
This hotel is older and not up to date, especially in bathroom. Staff is very attentive. Bar nightlife very loud. This is not an 8.3 excellent rated place to stay.
Reviewed on 22 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.
