Glasnevin Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit
Dublin City University
Situated on the north side of Dublin, Dublin City University is close to Dublin Bay and the River Liffey and is home to some of Ireland’s largest performance spaces. It is a justifiably popular point of interest for visitors travelling to Ireland’s bustling capital.
Glasnevin Cemetery
The graves and tombs of many leading lights in recent Irish history are collected together at Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery, one of the city’s most popular attractions.
National Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at National Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
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
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Dublin: Generation Pub Crawl
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Top hotels in Glasnevin
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The staff was courteous and helpful. We loved our room and the view was spectacular!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
The Clayton is my favourite Dublin Airport hotel. Ticks every box
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Sensational
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I highly recommend this hotel. It’s literally close to everything. It’s so walkable to most major tourist spots. I will definitely stay here again when I visit Dublin.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
The shuttle was courtesy phone did not work. The instructions for finding the courtesy phone was very outdated. I did eventually find the pick up spot but those instructions should be updated. The hotel was in a good location for the airport access.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
The Samuel is very centrally located, the staff is very friendly and helpful and overall the hotel was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Glasnevin
Drumcondra
Drumcondra is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Croke Park or Tolka Park.
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 Guinness Storehouse and Jervis Shopping Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or 3Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
