Phibsborough Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Phibsborough
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin
City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking Tour
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour
Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Top hotels in Phibsborough
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Room floors are dirty,breakfast was not great. The coffee stand in the lobby was the best."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Would have liked breakfast included when travelling on a timeline. A bit of a walk to find breakfast. Friendly helpful staff"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"The location is great for getting to Trinity College and the museums. We got the cozy King and the room is small but well organized. A little weird having to climb out the foot of the bed to go to the bathroom- but doable. Cost was good for in the city. Bed was comfortable and shower worked ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"The location was excellent to walk to many locations. Staff was excellent, with breakfast service included."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Clink i Lár
"Good place to stay"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"The room was clean and the staff were very friendly, even when they were busy. The breakfast was excellent. The biggest disappointtment of our stay was the car park.it was very tight to squeeze into the parking area and very expensive. Why there is not a single door of the width of the two single ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Phibsborough
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.
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 Dublin Castle and Grafton Street 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.
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.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
