City Centre Dublin Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
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.
Dublin Castle
Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.
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: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
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 City Centre Dublin
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great room, fab location and overall really amazing. However, offering a free drink instead of having the roomed serviced isn’t good, essentially this reduced the number of hours and therefore pay the cleaning staff would be receive.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Nice hotel, staff were helpful, room was spotless
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
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Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Mercantile Hotel
The staff was excellent and helpful and the location was great. BUT . . . we tried to check-in at 13:45 and our room was ready but if we wanted the room "early" there would be a 25 euro "early check-in charge." Seemed a bit Ryanair/Spirit Airlines to me. I get it if the room isn't ready - fine, we'll ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
The room was very clean and comfortable with modern amenities. The staff was lovely and very accommodating. The cafe in the lobby was super convenient and had great food options. We felt very safe in the hotel and surrounding area. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Point A Hotel Dublin Parnell Street
Very clean, staff super helpful
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
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.
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 Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens.
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.
City Centre Dublin Travel Guide
Hotels Near City Centre Dublin, Dublin
- Temple Bar Hotels
- Ranelagh Hotels
- The Liberties Hotels
- Grand Canal Dock Hotels
- Portobello Hotels
- Dublin 8 Hotels
- North Wall Hotels
- Drumcondra Hotels
- Rathmines Hotels
- Smithfield Hotels
- Beggar's Bush Hotels
- Warrenmount Hotels
- Stoneybatter Hotels
- Crumlin Hotels
- Broadstone Hotels
- Phibsborough Hotels
- Cabra West Hotels
