City Centre Dublin Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
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.
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.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
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
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Top hotels in City Centre Dublin
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
We loved everything about this place — the welcoming staff, beautifully designed lobby with plenty of seating to relax after a long day, and well-appointed, soundproof rooms where we slept wonderfully. The location is also fantastic, within easy walking distance of top attractions like the Jameson ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I had a very pleasant stay at the Marlin Hotel! Loved the convenient location with easy access to Grafton Street, St. Stephen's Green and many other attractions. Lots of good options for food and coffee within a few blocks of the hotel, plus an easy walk to Temple Bar for even more pubs and restaurants. ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
The room was great, clean and good location. We enjoyed the hotel bar food and service. The breakfast provided a varied range of items
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City
Wonderful room and property! 10ish minute walk to LUAS, but bus to the airport was right around the corner.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
The Mercantile Hotel
Great spot wonderful rooms.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
The hotel and staff were excellent!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Dublin
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.
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.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI 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.
Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
City Centre Dublin Travel Guide
Hotels Near City Centre Dublin, Dublin
- Temple Bar Hotels
- Ranelagh Hotels
- The Liberties Hotels
- Dublin 8 Hotels
- Grand Canal Dock Hotels
- Portobello Hotels
- North Wall Hotels
- Rathmines Hotels
- Drumcondra Hotels
- Smithfield Hotels
- Beggar's Bush Hotels
- Broadstone Hotels
- Warrenmount Hotels
- Stoneybatter Hotels
- Crumlin Hotels
- Phibsborough Hotels
- Cabra West Hotels
