Visit Portobello
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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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
Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)
Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery
From Dublin: Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin
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Other neighbourhoods around Portobello
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 St. Stephen's Green 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 Cathal Brugha Barracks and Swan Shopping Centre 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.
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
- Irish-Jewish Museum
- Trinity College
- St. Stephen's Green
- Aviva Stadium
- Croke Park
- Guinness Storehouse
- Dublin Port
- Dublin Castle
- O'Connell Street
- Grafton Street
- Malahide Castle
- 3Arena
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Emerald Park
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- Phoenix Park
- Dublin Zoo
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Dundrum Town Centre
- Marlay Park
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Merrion Square
- Powerscourt Estate
- Ireland's Eye
- Beacon Hospital
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.