Portobello Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Portobello
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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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: 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 hotel in Dublin was lovely, with a friendly staff, but the rain put a damper on our short trip. The breakfast was decent, though."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Keavans Port
"Loved my four night stay at Keavans Port. The architecture and aesthetic are traditional, yet the amenities are modern. Staff are very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The food is good and coffee/tea are available all day. Very clean and I felt safe. Convenient to St Stephen’s Green and walkable ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"The hotel, in general, was quite warm. Our shower did not have hot water. Our air conditioner did not function for our room. It was quite hot and humid inside. Our dining experiences were not that great due to staff not knowing whether items had certain ingredients and they didn’t check either. At ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Amazing place to stay. Clean, great location. Very helpful staff. Made our stay stress free"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"After traveling across Europe for 2 mo. this was the worst hotel we encountered. 1. the pics of the rooms are a little misleading. It is a wall to wall bed and the only way to get in and out is by crawling from the bottom. 2. Housekeeping was terrible. we stayed for a week, but the first 4 - 5 days ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Clink i Lár
"Great location. Friendly and attentive staff. Perfect for a solo traveler for a few nights in Dublin"
Reviewed on 23 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 St. Patrick's Cathedral and Vicar Street.
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.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Aviva Stadium or Iveagh Gardens 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.
