Rathmines 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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Top hotels in Rathmines
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"The staff was very accomodating. We needed to shift rooms because my daughter was now staying with us, and they did it without a hitch. Dinner was delicious & the room was comfortable and clean"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"A funky, well appointed room, close to everything, very walkable, very good, friendly staff, nothing was a problem."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"I originally booked the "cozy king" room for my wife and I. This was a huge mistake. This room is definitely not suitable for 2 guests staying a week as we were. The only storage is under the bed. No luggage racks so one must trip over luggage. The next issue to be aware of which is not evident in ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"The AC didn’t work the entire time we were there despite calling about it. The walk to our room was like a maze and with luggage, it was quite a haul."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Property in rough condition. Rooms not comfortable and very worn out. Way too expensive for what it offers"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathmines
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Iveagh Gardens or Fitzwilliam Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
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.
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.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
