Merrion Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Sandymount Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sandymount Beach during your travels in Dublin? Discover the area's museums and shops.
Trinity College
Trinity College offers a welcome haven from the hustle and bustle of Dublin and it is one ivory tower you’d be happy to be trapped in for a long time.
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.
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 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
Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.
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Other neighbourhoods around Merrion
Sandymount
Sandymount is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while in the area.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Herbert Park.
Donnybrook
Unique features of Donnybrook include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Herbert Park or Energia Park while you're exploring the area.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like St. Stephen's Green or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Stillorgan
The ample dining options and picturesque gardens are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Crypt Theater or Museum of Childhood while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Stillorgan Station to get around town.
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- St. Vincent's University Hospital
- Sandymount Beach
- Trinity College
- Aviva Stadium
- Guinness Storehouse
- Dublin Port
- St. Stephen's Green
- Croke Park
- O'Connell Street
- 3Arena
- Dublin Castle
- Grafton Street
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Malahide Castle
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- Emerald Park
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Dublin Zoo
- Marlay Park
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Phoenix Park
- Dundrum Town Centre
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Olympia Theatre
- Beacon Hospital
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Powerscourt Estate
- Merrion Square