Rathfarnham Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Rathfarnham
Popular places to visit
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.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
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
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
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
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Top hotels in Rathfarnham
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Yes clean room,great dtaff, friendly service
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Lovely, clean room with all essentials!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Yes, beautiful comfortable room. All staff super helpful, friendly and courteous.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Staff are very friendly and attentive. Rooms are small but cosy, the safe is small so can’t hold a laptop. Good coffee making facilities and complimentary bottles of water. The location is great and the bar etc is very nice.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
Clean, tidy but showing its age. Food was good but expensive
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
The Mercantile Hotel
Night staff very good to deal with. Great location
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rathfarnham
Dundrum
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Dundrum. Top attractions like Dundrum Town Centre and Marlay Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dundrum Station or Balally Station to see more of the city.
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 Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall 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 Iveagh Gardens.
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.
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.
