Portobello
Dublin
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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 Portobello
Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City
Great hotel, clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff who were very helpful. Loved breakfast, just ask if you cant see it as some food's are made to order eg. Porridge and fried eggs.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Keavans Port
1st Breakfast ordered at bar waited 45 minutes for it to arrive and it was cold. Nobody told me there was a delay of that magnitude.2nd breakfast ordered via waiters arrived promptly and was good Rabbit warren of corridors and very poor room number signage Good value for money
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Check in easy. Playwriter's Restaurant staff excellent. Breakfast - great range to choose from. Excellent, hot and fresh.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Very keen, good location & keenly priced
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Breakfast was perfect
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Good hotel
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Portobello
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.
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.
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.
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.
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.
