Rathgar
Dublin
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.
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.
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.
Rathgar Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Front Desk Staff were polite, helpful and a pleasure to deal with. Hotel was clean and functional, a perfect one night stop before our oversea flight."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Great property and really impressed with size of rooms, the windows and balcony were fantastic."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Super cute and centrally located for easy public transportation. Clean room, nice staff!"
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"The exterior of the building and hotel lobby are beautiful, but disappointing decor otherwise. The decor on floors leading to rooms is very disappointing as well room itself. View was a brick wall. Not what we expected of this caliber of a hotel. Breakfast had a good selection and friendly ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Staff went above and beyond when I needed some help. Rooms on the small side and there is a bar downstairs that plays loud music. But I was able to sleep. Great location in the heart of Dublin"
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Clink i Lár
"They nickel and dime you to the point that it becomes better to simply get a regular hotel. Want to choose top or bottom bunk? Got to pay extra. Towel? Got to pay extra. Lock for locker? Got to pay extra. EU plug? None. Got to buy adapter. etc. The breakfast is good though. And of course, it's also ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
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 Aviva Stadium or Iveagh Gardens 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 Aviva Stadium 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 St. Patrick's Cathedral and Vicar Street.
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.
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.
