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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
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.
Rathfarnham Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"This hotel is so convenient for connecting through Dublin airport with a frequent bus service provided by the hotel to and from the number 16 stop at the terminals. Easy connection to city buses. Impeccably clean, quiet and comfortable rooms. Breakfast is fantastic and worthwhile paying for if not ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/19
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Great place to stay lobby bar is great walking distance to everything i needed!"
Reviewed on 2026/5/19
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Stayed in the "cozy king" room and they were not lying!! bed is tucked into the corner which i honestly loved, but the room itself was shockingly small. it was only the 2 of us and we weren't spending a ton of time in the room but a bit more space would've been nice. great location in temple ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/19
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"The AC didn’t work the entire time we were there despite calling about it. The walk to our room was like a maze and with luggage, it was quite a haul."
Reviewed on 2026/5/18
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Reviewed on 2026/5/18
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Property in rough condition. Rooms not comfortable and very worn out. Way too expensive for what it offers"
Reviewed on 2026/5/14
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.
