Dublin Southside Travel Guide
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Visit Dublin Southside
Where to stay in Dublin Southside
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.
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 Vicar Street and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aviva Stadium and Iveagh Gardens.
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.
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Excellent location, fantastic staff always available and very helpful, great lobby for sitting and talking or people watching, quiet and comfortable room. The food is only average and the price of a full breakfast is a bit steep given what's on offer. The motion detector for the lighting in the bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Location was great for those wishing to be able to walk to most attractions in Temple Bar area. Very busy location (don’t plan on checking in early) with lots of restaurants and bars nearby."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
"20 mins from the centre which is actually nice. You can walk through a nearby park which is lovely. Hotel is in great condition, with a lovely bar and well equipped gym."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Binary Hub
"I found communication a bit slow and posted information on reception desk hours contradictory. I worked out--reception desk was open past 5pm for my 7:15 arrival but I was stressed the whole way from the airport and St George's Quay on foot that I would not make it. I tried to call but using the ..."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Broc House Suites
"Super modern and clean 1 bedroom apartment in a quiet but convenient location. About 6 minutes walk to convenient bus stops either east or west on Nutley Lane. Lots of bus frequency; about 15 minutes ride to Temple Bar area. Similar short walk to AirCoach stops to get back and forth from the ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Niche Living Rathmines
"Fantastic"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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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.
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.
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.
Dublin Castle
On Dame Street, south of the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin, stands the mighty architectural achievement that is Dublin Castle, parts of which date back to 1200. Over the centuries Dublin Castle has been a fortress and treasury, a royal palace and a prison. Prior to Irish independence in the 1920s, it was also the centre of British rule in Ireland. Today, Dublin Castle is a government building and significant historic emblem.
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- St. Stephen's Green
- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- Aviva Stadium
- Grafton Street
- Dublin Castle
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Merrion Square
- Marlay Park
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Dundrum Town Centre
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Beacon Hospital
- Grand Canal
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- St. Vincent's University Hospital
- The Book of Kells
- Iveagh Gardens
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- Gaiety Theatre
- River Liffey
- Ha' Penny Bridge
- Vicar Street
- Olympia Theatre
- Baggot Street
