Rathmines Travel Guide
Dublin
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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Things to do
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Top hotels in Rathmines
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Clean and modern hotel located minutes from the airport, coffee bar, and a couple of restaurants on site. There is also a petrol station with fast food options just across the street. There is parking available for a fee. The rooms were clean and comfortable and more importantly quiet.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Staff was very nice and accommodating
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Staff super helpful! Room was quiet, even on a Saturday night! Everything felt clean and new. Missed having a mini bar in my room though!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Good hotel
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Breakfast was awesome
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Great location, great breakfast, staff all friendly and efficient, great value! What more can I say! Definitely recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathmines
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.
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.
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.
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.
