Rathmines Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rathmines
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
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 Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Our pick of the best Rathmines Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Breakfast was amazing and convenient shuttle to the airport. Everyone was super nice and we are scheduled for another stay already!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
A central location. Very helpful staff, accommodating Wonderful breakfast
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
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Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Perfect for Dublin airport especially if you have an early morning flight. Really comfortable room and soacious too. Reception staff helpful. You can walk to the terminals in about 10 minutes or use the free hotel shuttle bus.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Clink i Lár
A/C in the room is a complete lie they have a window barley tinted open it was extremely unpleasant to wake up sweating constantly Also a complete scam they run 200ml coke for 3.50 is a compete joke I can walk down the road and get a giant bottle for even less Breakfast was so plain overall just ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
The room toilet hadn't been cleaned, and there was left over rubbish in the bin from prior guest. A first I have to say.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathmines
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Aviva Stadium 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 Grafton Street and Guinness Storehouse.
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Grafton Street.
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 Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
