Rathgar
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking Tour
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin
Giant's Causeway, The Dark Hedges & Belfast City
Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour
Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
Top hotels in Rathgar
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Room was great! Coffee sucked though and pillows and bed sheets weren’t comfortable at all other than that great experience!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
The airport shuttle was easy and efficient.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Small room, but clean and quiet. Restaurant and bar are superb!!!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Stayed here one night before early morning flight. First time here. Normally stay over road in Maldron. Hotel is very good, modern, spacious rooms, friendly staff. Had breakfast which was good. Also had dinner night before which was excellent, if a little pricey. Walkable to Terminal 2 ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Staff are so lovely.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Ideal for shopping. Transport close by.Staff very helpful and knowledgeable
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathgar
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens.
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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.
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.
