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 Grafton Street or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
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.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.
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 Grafton Street and Guinness Storehouse.
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Lobby, restaurant great for working
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
LUIZA WAS AMAZING! She came out of her way to talk to me and do anything she could. It was a clean room and always a nice time!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre
All of the above, and the welcoming friendly atmosphere, especially in the bar area.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle
Yes ! Very clean ! Very nice and helpful staff !! Happy staying at this Staycity Dublin Hotel ( half hotel and half apartment ) Very satisfied staying even 3 nights!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street
Great sized apartment and the staff were very accommodating
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Broc House Suites
Excellent accommodation spotlessly clean and with everything we needed. Really handy for access into town. I’ll stay here again
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour
