Popular places to visit
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.
Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo is not the only place in the city that you can take a walk on the wild side but it is probably the most popular. A firm favourite with families, the zoo attracts more than a million visitors every year, and they just keep coming.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Explore this historic Gothic cathedral that stands beside the traditional well where legend says St. Patrick baptized converts.
Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park is so important to Dublin that it has its own law on the statute books and visitors should be aware that one provision of this is that “no person shall act contrary to public morality in the Park”. So watch your Ps and Qs!
Christ Church Cathedral
This massive building on St. Michael’s Hill in the city center is one of only two Protestant cathedrals in Dublin.
Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
This infamous and eerie former prison is a fitting place to hear the grisly story of Ireland’s punitive past and the struggle for independence from British rule.
Things to do
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Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
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Top hotels in Dublin 8
citizenM Dublin St Patrick's
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
The Chancery Hotel
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Destiny Student - Ardee Point
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dublin 8
Smithfield
Well liked for its restaurants and churches, Smithfield is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Smithfield Chimney, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.
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.
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 St. Stephen's Green and Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse.
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.
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cathal Brugha Barracks and Swan Shopping Centre while you're in town.
- Guinness Storehouse
- Dublin Zoo
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Phoenix Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Vicar Street
- Dublinia
- Irish Museum of Modern Art
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery
- The Smock Alley Theatre
- Civic Offices Atrium
- War Memorial Gardens
- St Patrick's Tower
- John's Lane Augustinian Church
- St Werburgh's Church
- St. Audeon's Church
- Duke of Wellington Monument
- Irish-Jewish Museum
- Farmleigh House