Irishtown Travel Guide
Dublin





Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Top hotels in Irishtown

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
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Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Close to attractions we walked everywhere, plenty of restaurants close by. There was a shopping centre also nearby with a kind of high street. The bar was nice we had drinks there twice. Hotel was modern and very clean, staff was nice and helpful. We loved Dublin❤️🙏
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
The location, quality and price offered by this hotel is exceptional
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

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

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
The breakfast was served in two rooms and had a great selection available. Cooked breakfast, continental, cereals, porridge, breads (gluten free bread with separate toaster, pancakes and pastries. Tea, coffee and juices. Staff were very friendly and attentive.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
live music in the pub was great. good vibe and very fun crowd
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Irishtown

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

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.

Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.

Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park.

Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing.

Smotscourt
While visiting Smotscourt, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Dublin Society and RDS Main Arena.
