Rathgar 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.
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.
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.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Rathgar
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Good stay. Great sleep
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
everything was great
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Good check-in with a helpful Victoria. good room and peaceful.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Superb location, always super clean and friendly
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Great hotel, great food and a great guinness
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Very nice rooms, comfortable beds, very clean and tidy hotel
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathgar
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.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall 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 Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens.
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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.
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.
Rathgar Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- 3 Star Hotels in Rathmines
- 4 Star Hotels in Donnybrook
- 4 Star Hotels in Rathmines
- Hotels near Baggot Street
- Ballsbridge Hotels
- Hotels near Bushy Park
- Hotels near Cathal Brugha Barracks
- City Centre Dublin Hotels
- Crumlin Hotels
- Cheap Hotels in Donnybrook
- Travelodge Ireland Hotels in Donnybrook
- Donnybrook Hotels
- Hotels near Dublin Castle
- Hotels near Energia Park
- Hotels near Fitzwilliam Square
- Hotels near Gaiety Theatre
- Hotels near Grafton Street
- Hotels near Guinness Storehouse
- Hotels near Harcourt Street Station
- Haroldʼs Cross Hotels
- Hotels near Herbert Park
- Hotels near Iveagh Gardens
- Hotels near National Library of Ireland
- Hotels near National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- Hotels near Phil Lynott Statue
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Portobello
- Portobello Hotels
- Hotels near Powerscourt Townhouse
- Hotels near RDS Main Arena
- Ranelagh Hotels
- B&B Ireland Hotels in Rathmines
- Cheap Hotels in Rathmines
- Pet-Friendly Hotels in Rathmines
- Rathmines Hotels
- Hotels near St. Luke's Hospital
- Hotels near St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Hotels near St. Stephen's Green
- Hotels near Swan Shopping Centre
- Terenure Hotels
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in The Liberties
- The Liberties Hotels
- Hotels near The Mansion House
- Hotels near Vicar Street
- Warrenmount Hotels
- Baggot Street
- Visit Ballyfermot
- Bushy Park
- Visit Cherry Orchard
- Donnybrook Holidays
- Visit Ballsbridge
- Visit Broadstone
- Dublin Castle
- Visit Chapelizod
- Visit City Centre Dublin
- Visit Donnybrook
- Visit Drumcondra
- Visit Glasnevin
- Visit Grand Canal Dock
- Visit Inchicore
- Visit Islandbridge
- Visit Kilmainham
- Visit North Wall
- Visit Phibsborough
- Visit Ranelagh
- Visit Rathmines
- Visit Sandymount
- Visit Stoneybatter
- Visit Temple Bar
- Visit The Liberties
- Visit Warrenmount
- Visit Whitehall
- Dublinia
- Gaiety Theatre
- Grafton Street
- Guinness Storehouse
- Irish-Jewish Museum
- Iveagh Gardens
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- O'callaghan Stephen's Green Shopping Centre
- Powerscourt Townhouse
- Rathmines Holidays
- St. Luke's Hospital
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- St. Stephen's Green
- St Stephen’s ‘Pepper Canister’ Church
- Swan Shopping Centre
- Visit Terenure
- The Fitzwilliam Casino & Card Club
- Three Fates Statue
- Vicar Street
- Car hire near Donnybrook
- Car hire near Gaiety Theatre
- Car hire near Guinness Storehouse
- Car hire near Rathmines
- Car hire near St. Stephen's Green
- Economy Car Hire near Guinness Storehouse
- Mini Car Hire near Gaiety Theatre
- Premium Car Hire near Gaiety Theatre
- Standard Car Hire near Guinness Storehouse
- People Carrier Car Hire near Guinness Storehouse
