Rathfarnham 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 Rathfarnham

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
A great place to stay before going to the airport in the morning. Room was clean and comfortable, good in the restaurant was really good and they have a free shuttle to the airport. Will be staying again in October after another Ireland visit.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Eggs for cold. Could not access milk. Food was not neat on tables. Have had better food
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Excellent location. Excellent bed. Get free cocktails if you opt out of room cleaning. The breakfast is overpriced just cross the street and you wiii have excellent breakfast at half the cost
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Clink i Lár
Did not eat at the bar/ restaurant. No basis to comment about the food and bar services.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
As a single traveller in a s made to feel welcome
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Clayton hotel is great, with an extensive breakfast menu, great food, and very professional and friendly staff. I'm glad I stayed there.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathfarnham

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.
