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.
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.
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.
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
Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Top hotels in Merrion
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Was perfect
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great location, awesome staff, and very clean.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Good all around
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
The Hotel was very clean and so was our room. They have laubdry facilities but only 1 washer was working. Both tredmills were out of order if you like to use the equipment. Staff was friendly, courteous, and Professional! I like that they have handwash and lotion in there bathrooms!! And Antibacterial ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
Recently changed from the Radisson Blu to the Clayton the hotel was a typical airport hotel. Comfortable and clean rooms served a purpose but the bar was stark, cold and uninviting as was the restaurant. When we stayed here last time ( as the Radisson Blu) breakfast was the highlight of our stay ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Nice hotel will stay again. Staff / customer service sometimes abrupt but overall good hotel.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merrion
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.
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 Guinness Storehouse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
Stillorgan
The ample dining options and picturesque gardens are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Crypt Theater or Museum of Childhood while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Stillorgan Station to get around town.
