Glasnevin Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit
Glasnevin Cemetery
The graves and tombs of many leading lights in recent Irish history are collected together at Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery, one of the city’s most popular attractions.
National Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at National Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
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
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Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin
Top hotels in Glasnevin
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Nice hotel. Really big and really busy.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Very clean. Bed very comfortable. Slept extraordinarily well. Staff was on point, and pleasant. Excellent common spaces with lots of seating, nice lighting and plentiful charging stations. Room size was uncomfortably small, though. Could do with more hooks for hanging jackets, towels, etc. Bathroom ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Excellent breakfast, so much choice. The room was lovely and clean. The cocktails were delicious
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Perfect for Dublin airport especially if you have an early morning flight. Really comfortable room and soacious too. Reception staff helpful. You can walk to the terminals in about 10 minutes or use the free hotel shuttle bus.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Clink i Lár
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Super friendly staff. Great location. Clean rooms. Roomy lobby and breakfast area.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glasnevin
Drumcondra
Drumcondra is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Croke Park or Tolka Park.
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.
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 Grafton Street and Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
