Ringsend 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Ringsend
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
The room was very clean. The restaurant had a good selection of food. Liked that you can check-in online.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
I very much enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The rooms are clean and smell amazing. There are elevators so, no need to drag luggage up stairs. They hotel will hold your bags if you arrive early and want to explore the city or grab food before you are ready to check in. Super simple process to check ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Nice hotel with small rooms. Nice service. Small gym. Great location/
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
This was a short term layover. We never ate at the hotel.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Best breakfast ever!
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Great location, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ringsend
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
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.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or 3Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
Sandymount
Sandymount is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while in the area.
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.
