Title: Merrion Travel Guide: Best of Merrion, Dublin Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Merrion](https://expedia.co.uk/Merrion-Dublin-Hotels.0-n179033-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Dublin](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Dublin.d178256.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Dublin](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dublin.d178256.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Merrion Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Merrion.d179033.Car-Hire-Guide)[Merrion Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Merrion.d179033.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Merrion Travel Guide ## Dublin ![Merrion Square Park, Dublin, Ireland, dating to the early 19th century,once a private park for the residents of the Georgian Square around it, it is now managed by Dublin City Council.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179033/817913e1-c29d-440d-818f-b9b472803994.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Merrion Square Park, Dublin, Ireland, dating to the early 19th century,once a private park for the residents of the Georgian Square around it, it is now managed by Dublin City Council.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179033/817913e1-c29d-440d-818f-b9b472803994.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dawn at the beach on Sandymount strand in Dublin, Ireland. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6184449/99818b92-4952-42fa-9da9-a6cd05df22f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Merrion Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Dublin travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin.dx178256) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Dawn at the beach on Sandymount strand in Dublin, Ireland. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6184449/99818b92-4952-42fa-9da9-a6cd05df22f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sandymount Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sandymount Beach during your travels in Dublin? Discover the area's museums and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandymount-Beach-Merrion.d6184449.Attraction) ![Trinity College showing heritage architecture and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507659/340c1364-c0b4-49f8-9fd0-543e934964c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trinity-College-City-Centre-Dublin.d507659.Attraction) ![Guinness Storehouse showing signage and interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500971/146f2db0-0061-4d35-b356-7e5e8698f6ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Guinness-Storehouse-City-Centre-Dublin.d500971.Attraction) ![St. Stephen\'s Green which includes a garden as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507658/66e67bae-3edf-4324-947f-c4c54cbf6e33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Stephens-Green-City-Centre-Dublin.d507658.Attraction) ![Aviva Stadium which includes modern architecture and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165854/e96905db-f6f0-4b4a-ab37-826ab2feb70a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aviva-Stadium-Ballsbridge.d6165854.Attraction) ![Grafton Street featuring music, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131953/59422d5e-d23e-4a8d-b759-8dd5bc51fb21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grafton Street Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grafton-Street-City-Centre-Dublin.d6131953.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46266860/4354430c-39fe-4843-80d6-912213e83df4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations £74 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dublin-forge-a-silver-ring-workshop-2-locations.a46266860.activity-details) ![Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/238755/7c2ce657-61e8-4f12-b43a-288b0478e1dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions £68 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/go-city-dublin-all-inclusive-pass-with-access-to-over-40-top-attractions.a238755.activity-details) ![Sunny coastline in Ireland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/181653/7569c50c-e56b-49e5-b890-09b0c4292834.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour £129 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-day-ring-of-kerry-rail-tour.a181653.activity-details) ![Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/733588/53907087-10b5-4daf-854d-3ab179578f5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins £27 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dublin-jameson-distillery-bow-st-tour-and-tasting-45-mins.a733588.activity-details) ![Picture 7 for Activity Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4565087/db53ae84-ec47-4811-88cb-5820457fcc21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket £26 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dublin-guinness-storehouse-entry-ticket.a4565087.activity-details) ![Titanic Experience exterior in Ireland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/548159/57ef7997-67d5-4051-944f-282f9ab1e38b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin £65 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/giants-causeway.a548159.activity-details) [See all activities in Dublin](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dublin.d178256.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Merrion ![Maldron Hotel Merrion Road](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76430000/76422400/76422399/8053b34e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maldron Hotel Merrion Road Bellevue Ave, Merrion Rd Dublin £94 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (728 reviews) Clean room, amenities, staff (except one at the time of Check-out), clean room, location. Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=76422399&PinnedHotelID=76422399&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179033) ![Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2226300/2226273/e2455e3b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Stockhole Lane Clonshaugh Dublin £99 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clonshaugh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,344 reviews) An absolutely perfect overnight! Had an early flight so we decided to stay last night close to airport.Best decision ever! This hotel had it all. 5 stars. Room was large and comfortable for all 3 of us. Dinner was priced reasonably and was delicious with a great selection! Do yourself a favor and ... Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=2226273&PinnedHotelID=2226273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179033) ![Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100717700/100717697/4011a7b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin 26 - 33 Arran Street East Dublin Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £89 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,191 reviews) I had terr Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=100717697&PinnedHotelID=100717697&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179033) ![Marlin Hotel Stephens Green](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35230000/35229400/35229333/3005e81d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marlin Hotel Stephens Green 11 Bow Ln E Dublin £87 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,793 reviews) Great location, lovely staff, fab breakfast, quiet room Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=35229333&PinnedHotelID=35229333&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179033) ![Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6919/1ffa011e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin 23 Upper O Connell Street Dublin Dublin £76 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,987 reviews) Great staff, large rooms and nice breakfast. Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=6919&PinnedHotelID=6919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179033) ![Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527400/527380/a8f427b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge 23-25 Bachelors Walk Dublin Dublin £72 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Sandymount.dx179026) ![Aviva Stadium which includes modern architecture and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165854/e96905db-f6f0-4b4a-ab37-826ab2feb70a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ballsbridge 4.5/5(174 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Ballsbridge.dx6052526) ![Aviva Stadium has some dizzying features to it!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1069/95ae68d3-3e08-404d-a79c-f7e94cede799.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Beggar's Bush While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Beggars-Bush.dx553248635975711446) ![#Travel #Trip #Holiday #Vacation #TravelGram #InstaTravel #Wanderlust #Weekend #Europe #Ireland #Eire #Dublin #DublinCity #City #Sea #River #Canal #Docks #GrandCanal #Hanover #GirlsWeekend #Girls #Friends ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1069/47058f9b-a66d-4d97-8fd5-d44b612063c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Grand Canal Dock If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Grand-Canal-Dock.dx553248635976397275) ![Really great French toast makes for a perfect brunch in Dublin. #Dublin #Merch #FoodieFinds #LifeAtExpedia #Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034712/4fa651a5-ef94-4d79-bbc0-0a971a22b6a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ranelagh When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Aviva Stadium or Guinness Storehouse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Ranelagh.dx553248635964996818) ![Trendy Dublin riverside. Panoramic image of Convention Centre and Samuel Beckett Bridge over the river Liffey in refurbished docklands area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/806464317749137408/4650ef62-340d-406b-9611-332cf61498bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dublin Docklands While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Dublin-Docklands.dx806464317749137408) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Merrion Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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