Donnybrook Travel Guide
Dublin
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
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)
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Top hotels in Donnybrook
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The breakfast was not up to standard. There was no bacon, fried or scrambled eggs.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Very clean room, kind of smelled like cigarettes.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
clean spacious room, easy check in. Great location.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
The room was clean and the staff was great! It was quite hot in the room and the safe beeped all night…
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Superb hotel in a great location to explore Dublin.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
The staff was very nice but there were flies in the room and the carpet smelled like mold. I’m not sure how it got a 4 star but it was more like a 2 star hotel. The towels looked unclean. The sound barrier to the outside street was probably the worst I have experienced. I could literally hear people ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Donnybrook
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Aviva Stadium or Guinness Storehouse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
Sandymount
Sandymount is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while in the area.
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cathal Brugha Barracks and Swan Shopping Centre while you're in town.
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.
