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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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
Top hotels in Rathgar
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The staff at the Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin's staff is extremely helpful. We arrived early in the day and although they did not have a room yet available, they provided us with bag storage and food recommendations, as they were in between breakfast and lunch service. Upon returning to the hotel, we ...
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
The Clayton is my favourite Dublin Airport hotel. Ticks every box
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Hotel is beautiful, clean, great location and lovely, friendly staff. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
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
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
Friendly, clean and extremely conveniently located for travel out of the airport
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
The Samuel is very centrally located, the staff is very friendly and helpful and overall the hotel was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Other neighbourhoods 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 Cathal Brugha Barracks or Swan Shopping Centre.
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.
Portobello
Portobello might not have many top sights, but Guinness Storehouse 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 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.
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.
