Dublin Southside Travel Guide
Tourist 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
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
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
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Reviewed on 12 Nov 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
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
Popular places to visit
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.
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
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
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
Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
