Dublin 8 Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Guinness Storehouse
The Guinness Storehouse is situated at St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. The giant storehouse covers seven floors and is a popular point of interest for tourists - since it opened in 2000, it has received over four million visitors.
Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo is not the only place in the city that you can take a walk on the wild side but it is probably the most popular. A firm favourite with families, the zoo attracts more than a million visitors every year, and they just keep coming.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin was built in the 13th Century to honour St. Patrick, who is, of course, the patron saint of Ireland. It is the main cathedral of the Church of Ireland, the Anglican communion.
Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park is so important to Dublin that it has its own law on the statute books and visitors should be aware that one provision of this is that “no person shall act contrary to public morality in the Park”. So watch your Ps and Qs!
Christ Church Cathedral
This massive building on St. Michael’s Hill in the city center is one of only two Protestant cathedrals in Dublin.
Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
This infamous and eerie former prison is a fitting place to hear the grisly story of Ireland’s punitive past and the struggle for independence from British rule.
Things to do
Dublin: Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting
Food on Foot Tour: Dublin Walking Tour
Dublin: Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience
Dublin to Powerscourt, Wicklow, Guinness Lake, Glendalough Tours
Top hotels in Dublin 8
![Handel's Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/110000/107000/106968/58a75104_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
![Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13100/13074/0754f53d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Maldron Hotel Kevin Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19750000/19741900/19741872/4fe80cf6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024
![Ashling Hotel Dublin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19500/19465/33e7b9cd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72370000/72365600/72365533/718969c3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
![Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1673200/1673144/a8107cd9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Dublin 8
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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 St. Michan's Church, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.
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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.
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Phibsborough
Phibsborough is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Grangegorman Tram Stop or Cabra Tram Stop to explore sights like Mill Race Gallery.
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City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse.
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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.