Merrion Travel Guide
Dublin


Popular places to visit

Sandymount Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sandymount Beach during your travels in Dublin? Discover the area's museums and shops.

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.

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.

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.

Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Things to do

Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin

Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking Tour

Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour

Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Top hotels in Merrion

Maldron Hotel Merrion Road
Excellent throughout 👍
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great shuttle service to the airport. Be aware there is no coffee, water, tea etc in the rooms. I have not stayed in a hotel that does not supply these refreshments.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
This was an amazing hotel and great service. Very clean
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Staff are very helpful. It is located beside a well known pub that is exclusive and it is walkable to a lot of restaurants. It is in the old market area of Dublin. We will stay here again.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Clink i Lár
Clean pleasant hostel in a great location. However, I payed extra for a city view room and was on floor 5 of 10 which wasn't great.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Clean room and room service
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merrion

Smotscourt
While visiting Smotscourt, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Dublin Society and RDS Main Arena.

Sandymount
Sandymount is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while in the area.

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.

Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.

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.

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.
