Portobello Travel Guide
Dublin


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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.

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.
Things to do

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

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 Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Top hotels in Portobello

Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City
The location was perfect for us. It was in a fairly quiet area, near St Patrick's Cathedral, but within a 20 minute walk to most all the highlights. The breakfast was good too.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Keavans Port
Great location. Really unique hotel space. Rooms were large which was wonderful. Had a pack and play for our toddler - amazing. Staff was wonderful friendly and supportive.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Hotel was great centrally located able to get to everything
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Very nice stay. Staff very pleasant. Breakfast buffet was good. Central location
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great boutique hotel. Breakfast had many healyand delicious options. But the best part of the stay was the stuff. Went out of their way to be helpful.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Clean room. Helpful, friendly staff. Airport shuttle was great. Location is easy walking distance to Terminal 2.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Portobello

Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Grafton Street.

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.

Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.

Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.

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.

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.
