Citywest Travel Guide
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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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.
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 Citywest
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great place to stay before a morning flight home out of Dublin airport. The shuttle to the airport is very convenient and the hotel is clean. The Italian restaurant in the hotel was fantastic (you MUST eat here!). Beds were very comfortable.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
When it comes to vacations, two factors are crucial comfort and hospitality. The Marlin hotel excelled in this areas providing an outstanding experience. We stayed for a week and use this hotel as a base to explore Ireland. The staff were warm and welcoming , and the early check- in was a bonus after ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
The room was cleaned and had everything you needed with the galley right next door to our room to make tea and coffee. The staff were helpful and polite and made you feel welcome. The breakfast was good, plenty of variety and was fresh and lots of healthy choices and you had the option of barista ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Oh yes, I’m not a breakfast person but I did enjoy your buffet. Thank you.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Clink i Lár
It was a good stay of one night.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Breakfast and coffee were fantastic, room was clean & good. Ask for an interior room away from Fleet St. which stays loud late into the night.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Citywest
Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum or Dublin Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Patrick's Cathedral and Vicar Street.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Vicar Street and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
