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.
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.
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.
Merrion Hotel Deals
Maldron Hotel Merrion Road
"The distance from UCD is not 15 min walk but 30-35 min walk or about 10-15 euro cab ride. Room was too small to be comfortable. Staff is helpful. Breakfast is good."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"The hotel is definitely out of the way but the free airport shuttle sure helped. The only problem I had was the fact that the write up about the hotel mentioned full breakfast under amenities. Where it was written, led us to believe it was complimentary but we ended up paying 20 euro each."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"We chose the Ruby Molly because of its location. It was with8inn easy walking distance of major sites in Dublin including St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College, the Guinness plant, etc. The decor was charming (in the lobby); rooms were a bit small. But we'd stay here again. We took the Dublin ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Beautiful hotel. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Clink i Lár
"Great location. Friendly and attentive staff. Perfect for a solo traveler for a few nights in Dublin"
Reviewed on 2026/5/23
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"Had to park 20 minutes away after driving around for two hours looking for parking. Their parking deck was closed and two alternate decks were they recommended were full. Called hotel to send a cab to parking deck only to be told that you had to ring a bell at their parking garage and someone would ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/25
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 Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Aviva Stadium or Iveagh Gardens 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, Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
