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.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Explore this historic Gothic cathedral that stands beside the traditional well where legend says St. Patrick baptized converts.
Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park is so important to Dublin that it has its own law on the statute books and visitors should be aware that one provision of this is that “no person shall act contrary to public morality in the Park”. So watch your Ps and Qs!
Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo is not the only place in the city that you can take a walk on the wild side but it is probably the most popular. A firm favourite with families, the zoo attracts more than a million visitors every year, and they just keep coming.
Christ Church Cathedral
This massive building on St. Michael’s Hill in the city center is one of only two Protestant cathedrals in Dublin.
Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
This infamous and eerie former prison is a fitting place to hear the grisly story of Ireland’s punitive past and the struggle for independence from British rule.
Things to do
Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
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
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Top hotels in Dublin 8
Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City
Lovely hotel, great location with secure parking.. paid for delux double but was very small for the word deluxe to be put in the title. Staff were lovely, bar staff could do with some training as they didn’t know what a hot whiskey was & informed us that they had no cash for change so bring your ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin
Good location, clean, friendly staff, especially Victor who was very helpful in local knowledge, taxis , etc. He represented the hotel very well. You can walk to most attractions in Dublin from this hotel . Good bar with very good breakfast .
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
citizenM Dublin St Patrick's
Room was spotless and very modern.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin
We were there over Christmas and it was wonderful! Clean room, friendly staff, and the location were great! The restaurant gave us meal options for Christmas and the day after since almost everything is closed those two days. Highly recommend this hotel!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch
Friendly staff, clean, nice.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Chancery Hotel
Clean rooms, very high tech rooms
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dublin 8
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.
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Abbey Street are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick 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 Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens.
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.
