Rathgar
Dublin

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Popular places to visit

St. Stephen's Green
After working your way up Grafton Street’s high end stops and eateries, step into St Stephen’s Green - an oasis of calm in the centre of Ireland’s bustling capital.

Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.

Trinity College
Explore Dublin’s literary and architectural past or simply stroll around the open spaces of Ireland’s leading higher education institution, in the heart of the city.

Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.

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.

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.
Things to do

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour

Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Top hotels in Rathgar

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"great"
Reviewed on 9 Jun, 2026

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Clean and Centrally located to bars"
Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"The hotel was clean and in a great location. Parking a vehicle was off site which was a bit of a walk unfortunately."
Reviewed on 9 Jun, 2026

Clink i Lár
"Easy check in, friendly staff, and clean rooms"
Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Sophia checked us in and couldn't have been more helpful. She was lovely! The room was small and bed a bit old but the breakfast, expresso and water in the room, Location to everything made it the perfect place for us. We would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 9 Jun, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"The RIU Gresham Dublin is a well appointed hotel in the Dublin 1 area. Its location makes it convenient to shopping along Henry St, seeing sites like the GPO, St Marys Cathedral, Hop on Bus, Temple Bar etc. A bit longer walk will take you to Trinity, Jameson etc. Lots of restaurants nearby. The staff ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun, 2026
Where to stay in Rathgar

City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like O'Connell Street and Dublin Castle are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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.

Howth
Unique features of Howth include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Howth Harbour or Dublin Bay 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 Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.




















