Dublin Southside
Travel Guide





Visit Dublin Southside
Where to stay in Dublin Southside

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grand Canal Dock
While visiting Grand Canal Dock, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.

Portobello
Portobello might not have many top sights, but Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I highly recommend this hotel. It’s literally close to everything. It’s so walkable to most major tourist spots. I will definitely stay here again when I visit Dublin.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

The Mercantile Hotel
Very nice staff, great location
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
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Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle
Generally very good. Mattress was the only negative but it wasn’t terrible either. Great value considering comparable cost of hotels in Dublin.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street
Home away from home! We loved our stay. Very roomy with comfortable beds. Full kitchen to make meals which is so convenient. Loved the balcony!
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Premier Suites Dublin Leeson Street
Great location, clean rooms, good amenities and staff. Room was one level below ground level which was a different experience for us but overall a nice stay. Underground car park is incredibly tight.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
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Popular places to visit

Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.

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.

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.

Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.

Dublin Castle
On Dame Street, south of the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin, stands the mighty architectural achievement that is Dublin Castle, parts of which date back to 1200. Over the centuries Dublin Castle has been a fortress and treasury, a royal palace and a prison. Prior to Irish independence in the 1920s, it was also the centre of British rule in Ireland. Today, Dublin Castle is a government building and significant historic emblem.
Things to do

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 Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour

Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
- Guinness Storehouse
- Aviva Stadium
- Grafton Street
- Dublin Castle
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- University College Dublin
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Marlay Park
- Merrion Square
- Gaiety Theatre
- Vicar Street
- Baggot Street
- Molly Malone Statue
- St. Vincent's University Hospital
- Ha' Penny Bridge
- River Liffey
- Dame Street



