Popular places to visit
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.
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.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
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.
Rathgar Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
My stay at the hotel was great, staff friendly, meals excellent and very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 2026/1/9
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Everything
Reviewed on 2026/1/6
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast had a good variety of food.
Reviewed on 2026/1/9
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
My check in was really nice. The front desk person was very friendly. The room was spotless. I had dinner at the hotel, a thing I normally don’t do. It was delish. The server, sorry can’t remember her name (Spanish) was just a delight. I’ll be back.
Reviewed on 2026/1/9
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Nice room, great location
Reviewed on 2026/1/4
Clink i Lár
Room was clean most of staff was friendly
Reviewed on 2026/1/7
Other neighborhoods around Rathgar
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 Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall 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 Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens 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 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
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.
