Merrion
Dublin
Popular places to visit
Sandymount Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Sandymount Beach during your travels in Dublin? Discover the area's museums and shops.
St. Stephen's Green
Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
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.
Guinness Storehouse
A tour of this pint-shaped hall in a historic brewery provides an intoxicating journey through the making of Ireland’s signature drink.
Merrion Hotel Deals
Maldron Hotel Merrion Road
We were booked in a deluxe king room. I felt it was small for a deluxe room. The bus was right outside the door so that was great! I’m not sure if it’s Ireland, but there was no fridge in the room, nor ice machines. The staff were very helpful! They were able to answer all of our questions and were ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/29
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great place to stay near the airport and a $35 cab to check out the places in Dublin.
Reviewed on 2026/5/9
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I have been double charged for my stay and cannot get anyone to help. Early check in was revoked. Self checkin did not work
Reviewed on 2026/5/8
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
Very nice hotel and helpful staff. Bar in the lobby is beautiful and drinks were good! Our room was perfect for our trip and a great location. We walked everyone in Dublin in 40 minutes max to more southern tourist areas. Great food and shops very close by. No coffee or water pot in the room, but ...
Reviewed on 2026/5/8
Clink i Lár
Staff
Reviewed on 2026/5/7
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Excellent place!!!
Reviewed on 2026/5/8
Other neighborhoods around Merrion
Sandymount
Travelers come to Sandymount for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while you're in town.
Ballsbridge
Many diplomatic residences are located in this affluent Dublin area. The neighborhood offers Herbert Park for leisure and iconic sights like the cylindrical U.S. embassy. Accessible by bus routes and DART train stations.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
Grand Canal Dock
While visiting Grand Canal Dock, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Iveagh Gardens or Fitzwilliam Square and hop on the metro to see more the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Dublin Docklands
If you're spending some time in Dublin Docklands, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing.
