Title: Dublin 8 Travel Guide: Best of Dublin 8, Dublin Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Dublin 8](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin-8-Dublin-Hotels.0-n759513914647384064-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Dublin](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Dublin.d178256.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Dublin](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dublin.d178256.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Dublin 8 Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dublin-8.d759513914647384064.Car-Hire-Guide)[Dublin 8 Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin-8.d759513914647384064.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Dublin 8 Travel Guide ## Dublin ![Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin. #Architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1069/d6e68bf8-45f8-4f25-a65e-14bb63a1a729.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin. #Architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1069/d6e68bf8-45f8-4f25-a65e-14bb63a1a729.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Feeding time for the little one](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1069/c38a5e7c-c8af-4f6d-b331-d3db44709304.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful #church that is a must see when in #Dublin. It does cost a few euros to get in. There is also a lovely public park next door which has #free wifi ;)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1069/0fd82a20-48e8-4924-bd4a-5d1ad16cee4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![What a landmark to visit. We missed the last guided tour, but St Patrick's still left us in awe ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1069/2cfe1f56-96df-4f4f-b54c-b5fbc5c83179.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Dublin 8 Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Dublin travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin.dx178256) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Guinness Storehouse showing signage and interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500971/146f2db0-0061-4d35-b356-7e5e8698f6ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guinness Storehouse 4.5/5(561 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Guinness-Storehouse-City-Centre-Dublin.d500971.Attraction) ![St. Patrick\'s Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500977/6499f143-b4e9-438f-810c-126ceedd6a00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Patrick's Cathedral 4/5(330 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Patricks-Cathedral-City-Centre-Dublin.d500977.Attraction) ![Phoenix Park which includes a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6176609/9100b2ca-d6a6-4246-8e91-e35c6667ad06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Phoenix Park 4.5/5(161 reviews) 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! [](https://expedia.co.uk/Phoenix-Park-Dublin-8.d6176609.Attraction) ![Three large Southern White Rhinoceros, Ceratotherium Simum, in their habitat in Dublin zoo, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500979/b21e3f09-96fb-4186-acf6-8ce42e585a14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dublin Zoo 4.5/5(111 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Zoo-Dublin-8.d500979.Attraction) ![Christ Church Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500976/fef783da-fd70-441a-82a5-4563c0bf5c47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christ Church Cathedral 4/5(311 reviews) This massive building on St. Michael’s Hill in the city center is one of only two Protestant cathedrals in Dublin. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christ-Church-Cathedral-City-Centre-Dublin.d500976.Attraction) ![Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum which includes interior views and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500965/26200bab-29cc-4577-b0a7-77fbbb3a4cf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum 4.5/5(72 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilmainham-Gaol-Historical-Museum-Dublin-8.d500965.Attraction) ### Things to do ![From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44641226/34b8ade8-9478-4b41-966e-ee244bc68d24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow £29 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-dublin-half-day-trip-to-glendalough-and-wicklow.a44641226.activity-details) ![Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/238755/7c2ce657-61e8-4f12-b43a-288b0478e1dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions £69 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/go-city-dublin-all-inclusive-pass-with-access-to-over-40-top-attractions.a238755.activity-details) ![Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/733588/53907087-10b5-4daf-854d-3ab179578f5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins £27 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dublin-jameson-distillery-bow-st-tour-and-tasting-45-mins.a733588.activity-details) ![Picture 7 for Activity Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4565087/db53ae84-ec47-4811-88cb-5820457fcc21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket £26 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dublin-guinness-storehouse-entry-ticket.a4565087.activity-details) ![Titanic Experience exterior in Ireland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/548159/57ef7997-67d5-4051-944f-282f9ab1e38b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin £65 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/giants-causeway.a548159.activity-details) ![The Irish Dance Party in Dublin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1140586/b9bb2861-084b-497d-a91d-9d07839cd229.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Irish Dance Party in Dublin £22 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-irish-dance-party-in-dublin.a1140586.activity-details) [See all activities in Dublin](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dublin.d178256.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Dublin 8 ![Point A Liberties](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107290000/107283800/107283756/a014d327_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Point A Liberties Oliver Bond Street Dublin £60 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (206 reviews) Great location, staff really friendly and helpful. Rooms clean and modern. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=107283756&PinnedHotelID=107283756&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=759513914647384064) ![Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19750000/19741900/19741872/ed7835ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City Kevin Street Upper Dublin Dublin £69 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews) The room was spotless and the staff was terrific! I have two comments, however: 1\. There is no refrigerator in the room. Not a big deal, but it would have been nice. 2\. More importantly, there is almost nowhere to put away clothes--just the closet and one drawer. Not ideal for those of us who like ... Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=19741872&PinnedHotelID=19741872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=759513914647384064) ![Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36700000/36695000/36694933/e2ce9039_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin Dean St, The Liberties Dublin £98 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews) The team were great and the hotel is fantastic. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=36694933&PinnedHotelID=36694933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=759513914647384064) ![The Chancery Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95500000/95491500/95491460/d81682c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Chancery Hotel 21 Ship Street Great, Dublin Castle Dublin £126 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (911 reviews) Nice hotel, comfortable rooms. Convenient livation Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=95491460&PinnedHotelID=95491460&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=759513914647384064) ![Ashling Hotel Dublin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19500/19465/6ac693b0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ashling Hotel Dublin 10-13 Parkgate Street Dublin Dublin £126 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Check in was efficient. Room clean, however maybe slight problem with water either seeping from toilet or sink, couldn't see where from but didn't effect us. Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=19465&PinnedHotelID=19465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=759513914647384064) ![Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1673200/1673144/ed94adc4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin Golden Ln and Chancery Ln Dublin Dublin £133 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Dublin. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Awesome stay. Staff are great and always accommodating to your needs. Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1673144&PinnedHotelID=1673144&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=759513914647384064) [See all 1,590 properties in Dublin 8](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=759513914647384064) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Stoneybatter.dx553248635978913838) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156646/9a7abcdc-63f6-4bc6-b565-fc0e42b27346.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Smithfield Chimney, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Smithfield.dx6156646) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975711445/895195e2-f0ef-45d2-aac7-608fdbcde3d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Liberties While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Vicar Street and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin-The-Liberties.dx553248635975711445) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975724412/028846d0-20bb-4817-be35-4b7b388aed48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Warrenmount Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Warrenmount.dx553248635975724412) ![Samuel Beckett Bridge featuring a river or creek, a sunset and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555818193/7c32903c-f4b9-4e29-9af6-9d9ee5d425b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### City Centre Dublin 4.5/5(2,709 area reviews) Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Henry Street Shopping District and Abbey Street are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin-City-Centre-Dublin.dx6176614) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635964997936/f5e7f967-88c1-486e-bf86-d345843f1f6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Portobello Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Iveagh Gardens and St. Patrick's Cathedral. 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