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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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.
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Top hotels in Rathgar
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The hotel and breakfast food was good and the bar really fun-but the location was not.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Wonderful stay, zero complaints.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
The room was fantastic had a great stay the staff grest to veey helpful would recommend again
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Clean room, modern decor. Lovely breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City
Clean room, nice staff.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Mercantile Hotel
Staff was friendly, room was clean, but our room was very noisy! Couldn’t get much sleep because window was right on the main drag. Asked to change rooms, but they had nothing available
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rathgar
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.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Aviva Stadium or Guinness Storehouse 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 Aviva Stadium.
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 Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.
Dundrum
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Dundrum. Top attractions like Dundrum Town Centre and Marlay Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dundrum Station or Balally Station to see more of the city.
Rathgar
- St. Luke's Hospital
- Guinness Storehouse
- Trinity College
- Dublin Port
- St. Stephen's Green
- Aviva Stadium
- Grafton Street
- Croke Park
- Dublin Castle
- Malahide Castle
- O'Connell Street
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- 3Arena
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Phoenix Park
- Dublin Zoo
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Dundrum Town Centre
- University College Dublin
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Marlay Park
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Clontarf Castle
- Emerald Park
- Merrion Square
- Powerscourt Estate
- Grand Canal
- Gaiety Theatre
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Beacon Hospital
- RDS Main Arena
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