Kilmainham
Dublin
Visit Kilmainham
Popular places to visit
Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
This infamous and eerie former prison is a fitting place to hear the grisly story of Ireland’s punitive past and the struggle for independence from British rule.
War Memorial Gardens
War Memorial Gardens is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Kilmainham Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great stay near the airport. Hotel was well staffed to accommodate the high volume of guests coming in on the complimentary airport shuttle. The bar and and cafe/shop were open late, and a filling breakfast started being served at 6am which was convenient for our early flight.
Reviewed on 2026/4/30
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Excellent. Great location friendly staff and clean. This is my go to in Dublin!
Reviewed on 2026/4/30
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Womerfull staff!
Reviewed on 2026/4/30
Clink i Lár
Did not eat at the bar/ restaurant. No basis to comment about the food and bar services.
Reviewed on 2026/4/29
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
The staff was very accommodating. Room service was quick and tasty. The restaurant was inviting.
Reviewed on 2026/4/29
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Our room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet provided a good selection of hot and cold items. Breakfast manager Martina was friendly and hard-working, seating hungry guests while clearing tables and keeping everything ship-shape. Two on-site restaurants also serve dinner. The hotel ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/28
Other neighborhoods around Kilmainham
Dublin 8
Historic postal district, Dublin 8 boasts hipster cafes, cocktail bars, and family-friendly restaurants amidst notable buildings like Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Stoneybatter
While you're in Stoneybatter, take in top sights like Phoenix Park and jump on the metro at Museum Station to see more of the city.
Smithfield
Well-liked for its restaurants and churches, Smithfield is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Smithfield Chimney, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.
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.
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 Grafton Street.
Portobello
Portobello might not have many top sights, but Grafton Street and Guinness Storehouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
