Rathfarnham Travel Guide
Dublin
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking Tour
Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin
Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour
Dublin: Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges and Belfast tour
Top hotels in Rathfarnham
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Clean, tidy, goodsized room. Location was walkable and the staff were helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Having my flight leaving at 7.00am meant that breakfast was out of the question.This being my approx.10th stay,good as always.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Clean, well-appointed room, very helpful staff. Best for seeing Dublin on foot or via public transit. Would not recommend driving to the hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
We enjoyed the bar. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The shuttle was on time and efficient. Thank you!
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
The rooms were pretty small. Breakfast was overpriced and average. The tv’s in the room didn’t have a lot of options - we had to go to the bar to watch most of the football games.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
shuttle was easy and efficient
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rathfarnham
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cathal Brugha Barracks and Swan Shopping Centre while you're in town.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Aviva Stadium or Guinness Storehouse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Aviva Stadium.
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.
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.
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.
