Dublin Southside
Travel Guide
Visit Dublin Southside
Where to stay in Dublin Southside
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
A real hidden gem! Hotel is very bougie, staff were extremely pleasant and the bed was massive. The breakfast wasn’t worth the additional €16 in my opinion. It was nice but standard buffet/continental and cost could be lower. Otherwise no notes, would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
The Mercantile Hotel
Perfect location for my short stay in Dublin! Restaurant was fabulous as well, would love to come back!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
The room was very well prepared and the staff were all delightful and very helpful. All together this is a hotel I would thoroughly recommend to anyone visiting Dublin.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle
Generally very good. Mattress was the only negative but it wasn’t terrible either. Great value considering comparable cost of hotels in Dublin.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street
Home away from home! We loved our stay. Very roomy with comfortable beds. Full kitchen to make meals which is so convenient. Loved the balcony!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Premier Suites Dublin Leeson Street
Great location, clean rooms, good amenities and staff. Room was one level below ground level which was a different experience for us but overall a nice stay. Underground car park is incredibly tight.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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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.
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.
Dublin Castle
Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.
Things to do
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- Guinness Storehouse
- Trinity College
- St. Stephen's Green
- Aviva Stadium
- Grafton Street
- Dublin Castle
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- University College Dublin
- Dundrum Town Centre
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Marlay Park
- Merrion Square
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Gaiety Theatre
- RDS Main Arena
- Vicar Street
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Grand Canal
- Beacon Hospital
- Baggot Street
- Olympia Theatre
- Molly Malone Statue
- St. Vincent's University Hospital
- The Book of Kells
- Iveagh Gardens
- Ha' Penny Bridge
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- The Square Tallaght
- Little Museum of Dublin
- River Liffey
- Dame Street
- National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square
