Irishtown
Dublin
Popular places to visit
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
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
A tour of this pint-shaped hall in a historic brewery provides an intoxicating journey through the making of Ireland’s signature drink.
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
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Things to do
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Top hotels in Irishtown
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
We did not stay for breakfast but the bar menu was excellent and we felt very comfortable, safe and taken care of on our visit.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
I loved staying here so much! Everyone was so nice and welcoming! Thiago makes the best lattes and gave great advice about places to visit nearby the hotel. I only have off 1 star on amenities because there is no hotel parking only street or lot parking.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
We did not have breakfast at the hotel.
Reviewed on 10 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
Staff very engaging, the room was lovely and large. Great selection of toiletries available in the room. The hotel was very clean. We had breakfast included which was buffet style great variety and kept refeshed. My only criticism was the quality of the toliet paper
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Room was a bit dingy, and no drawers for your clothes. Cleaning staff left our window open and we were on the ground floor over an alley where anything could have crawled into our room. The front desk wasn’t very knowable with direction information
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Irishtown
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
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.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
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.
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.
Smotscourt
While visiting Smotscourt, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Dublin Society and RDS Main Arena.
