Irishtown
Dublin
Popular places to visit
Trinity College
Explore Dublin’s literary and architectural past or simply stroll around the open spaces of Ireland’s leading higher education institution, in the heart of the city.
St. Stephen's Green
After working your way up Grafton Street’s high end stops and eateries, step into St Stephen’s Green - an oasis of calm in the centre of Ireland’s bustling capital.
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
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.
Aviva Stadium
If you’re heading to Dublin for a rugby or football match at the Aviva Stadium, then you’re in for a real treat. Situated just south of Dublin’s bustling city centre, the Aviva Stadium is a state-of-the-art, four-tiered sports stadium and concert venue, located on the rushing River Dodder not far from Ireland’s east coast.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Things to do
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Top hotels in Irishtown
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great hotel very close to the airport One issue was when we landed at 11:30 PM. We had to wait in the wind and cold (40 degrees f) for about 20 minutes. I wish the bus had been parked at the airport rather than the hotel so we could have been more comfortable
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Clean and easy place. Polite and friendly staff. Great room.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Overall it's fine but disappointing for a 4*. Mix up with room which they offered to move however we'd already unpacked all our stuff so it was a big hassle and they didn't offer us a partial refund or late stay or free breakfast or anything for the troubles. The rooms had coffee machines which is ...
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
A means to an end. The staff were unfriendly and unhelpful. The rooms were cold and barren. No food options. We stayed overnight to catch an early flight.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
The breakfast was amazing! Plenty of choice for everyone. The room was clean and tidy. The only problem was that the walls are quite thin. I could clearly hear next door room’s T.V until midnight . However, I would stay here again.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Great location and option for families. Breakfast was amazing and staff friendly. A little dated and loud late at night but overall was a nice stay.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Irishtown
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
Dublin Docklands
If you're spending some time in Dublin Docklands, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing.
Ballsbridge
Ballsbridge is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Dublin.
Grand Canal Dock
While visiting Grand Canal Dock, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
Smotscourt
While visiting Smotscourt, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Dublin Society and RDS Main Arena.
North Wall
If you're spending time in North Wall, check out sights like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or 3Arena and hop on the metro to see more the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
