Ranelagh
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.

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

Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin

City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking Tour

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin

Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour

Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour
Top hotels in Ranelagh

The Devlin Dublin
Perfect hotel and location for Dublin centre or the village
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
We did not stay for breakfast but the bar menu was excellent and we felt very comfortable, safe and taken care of on our visit.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Really lovely room, perfect for a long weekend. Great service and drinks
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
What a great hotel! Every staff member was so kind and friendly. The room was so nice and comfortable and cleaned very well, it made it nice to come back after a long day out exploring. I even bought my own lunches from Lidl to keep cost down and they kept it in a fridge for me to collect as and ...
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
This was a short term layover. We never ate at the hotel.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Staff very engaging, the room was lovely and large. Great selection of toiletries available in the room. The hotel was very clean. We had breakfast included which was buffet style great variety and kept refeshed. My only criticism was the quality of the toliet paper
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ranelagh

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.

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

Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.

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.

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.
