Rathmines 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.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Things to do
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin
Top hotels in Rathmines
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Perfect for an overnight stay before an early flight
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Good location nice rooms
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Great location and friendly, helpful, staff.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Going to the wrong hotel wasn’t a great start, the restaurant manager on Saturday night wasn’t very friendly but the waitress was lovely. Overall a nice stay but please sort out the hotel on google maps
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Excellent location
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Great location
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathmines
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.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
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