Kilmainham Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Kilmainham
Popular places to visit
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.
War Memorial Gardens
War Memorial Gardens is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
Top hotels in Kilmainham
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
The buffet breakfast was not very well controlled. One family beside me (two parents and three kids) were constantly going back to the buffet and bringing back plates of food that was not eaten. Two hours after I had left the dining room, I encountered the family returning to their room with plates ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The staff were incredibly friendly. You can drop your bags off before your check in time, perfect for early morning flights in.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Good location, but probably wouldn’t stay here again. After checking into my room I noticed the toilet was clogged and as was the sink. Then the bed frame and headboard were torn up on the sides. The bedding was just a sheet (no fitted sheet) and a comforter, which is kinda odd as I’ve never see ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Going to the wrong hotel wasn’t a great start, the restaurant manager on Saturday night wasn’t very friendly but the waitress was lovely. Overall a nice stay but please sort out the hotel on google maps
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
The room was cleaned every day yo a good standard. Staff very pleasant.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
A perfect place to stay.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kilmainham
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.
Stoneybatter
While you're in Stoneybatter, take in top sights like Phoenix Park and jump on the metro at Museum Station 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.
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.
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.
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.
