Haroldʼs Cross Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Haroldʼs Cross
Popular places to visit
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.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.
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.
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.
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
Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin
City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking Tour
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour
Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Top hotels in Haroldʼs Cross
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great stay. Would recommend highly. Front desk staff were amazing.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Good , safe location. Close to museums and shopping, active night life. The rooms were small but well thought out, Quiet in rooms. Short walk to buss stops, including air coach
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
We are so glad we stayed at Ruby Molly. The room was very clean. Delicious breakfast. Excellent staff and very friendly and helpful. Very central location offering shopping and restaurants. Highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Clink i Lár
Was in a great location and good vibes. The room was small but I figured just as much. There
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Great location , easy check in , clean comfortable room, good breakfast with good selection and nice dining room. Overall good but I’d have preferred not to have payed for parking. A bit unfair to charge residents in my opinion.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Nice hotel, but not as close to the areas we were walking since it was on the north side of the bridge. Flooring was not typical for a 4 star hotel. Bathroom had no counter space. Nice hotel, value for money was not the best.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Haroldʼs Cross
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Patrick's Cathedral and Vicar Street.
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.
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.
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.
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.
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.
