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
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in City Centre Dublin
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Clean room and hotel is very walkable to explore in Dublin!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
Very clean rooms. Staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Clink i Lár
Staff
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Point A Dublin Parnell Street
The property was super clean and the staff was so friendly. I felt super safe with the safety check in that they had when guest came in later at night and really enjoyed my stay!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Grafton Hotel
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Have stayed here several times and love it. Normally get executive or jr suite. Rooms are good sized and extremely clean. On this trip I stayed at 5 different 4 star hotels across Ireland and this was DEFINITELY the best. Will stay here every time I’m back in town.
Reviewed on 7 May 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 Iveagh Gardens and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
