City Centre Dublin Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit City Centre Dublin
Popular places to visit
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Dublin Castle
Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.
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.
Things to do
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Top hotels in City Centre Dublin
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Concierge was standoffish. But other staff were nice. Room was good and bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Clean room. Big room but not overly spacious.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Clink i Lár
Did not eat at the bar/ restaurant. No basis to comment about the food and bar services.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Point A Dublin Parnell Street
Positives: Modern, stylish, clean,located just off Upper O'Connell Street Good quality bathroom and comfortable beds. Not so good: The rooms are very small with virtually no storage space.Technophobes may struggle with the temperature control and lighting systems.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Noisy construction next door. Letting the manager know was of no help.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Hoxton Dublin
We were first placed in a room that would have been too difficult to maneuver around the bed. The front desk personnel was so helpful, that he brought me to two other rooms to choose from. The one we finally settled on was a bit more each night, but had more room and a balcony. I wish I could remember ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Dublin
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Smithfield
Well liked for its restaurants and churches, Smithfield is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Smithfield Chimney, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.
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.
Stoneybatter
While you're in Stoneybatter, take in top sights like Phoenix Park and jump on the metro at Museum Station to see more of the city.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or 3Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grafton Street and Guinness Storehouse.
