Rathfarnham
Dublin
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Rathfarnham Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
My stay at the Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport was excellent and exceeded my expectations. The room was modern, very clean, and extremely comfortable. The bed was fantastic — I slept wonderfully after a long flight. The breakfast is one of the highlights of this hotel. It was excellent, with a wide ...
Reviewed on 2026/5/13
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Fantastic Hotel!
Reviewed on 2026/5/13
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
Restaurant and bar are good
Reviewed on 2026/5/13
Clink i Lár
Cleanly maintained and friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 2026/5/12
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
given room 618 only problem lift only goes to fifth floor then stairs up/ rooms clean great outlook from this room / two areas for breakfast the one near check in is slighty better than other area /good staff / We managed to get on street parking just round on next street due to disabled badge
Reviewed on 2026/5/12
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Breakfast and coffee were fantastic, room was clean & good. Ask for an interior room away from Fleet St. which stays loud late into the night.
Reviewed on 2026/5/12
Other neighborhoods around Rathfarnham
Rathmines
Rathmines is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Swan Shopping Centre or Cathal Brugha Barracks.
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.
Portobello
Portobello might not have many top sights, but Iveagh Gardens and St. Patrick's Cathedral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Warrenmount
While Warrenmount might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Patrick's Cathedral and Vicar Street.
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.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Vicar Street and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
