Haroldʼs Cross Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Haroldʼs Cross
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.
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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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 Walking Tour: 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 Haroldʼs Cross
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Good
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Good sized room with nice amenities, clean and comfortable. We loved the style of the hotel and lobby gathering spaces. Easy walking distance to restaurants, groceries, shopping, pubs and tourist sights at a great price.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Clean rooms, very helpful and friendly staff. Lived that they had laundry facilities which was an added benefit. Food was great at the restaurant. Rooms are very small. By far the smallest of the 4 hotels we stayed in all over Ireland. Neighborhood was fantastic too!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Hotel is located in a very busy area of downtown Dublin. While it gives easy access to lots of attractions, it makes arriving and parking tricky. They offer validated parking, just be aware certain garages are not open 24/7 (in case of early flight for example). We were pleasantly surprised by how ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Handy location.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 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 Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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 Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens.
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 Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall 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.
