Rathgar
Dublin
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rathgar Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Room was clean and the heating could be adjusted to suit. The restaurant and bar both offered a good selection and all staff encountered were pleasant and helpful
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Perfectly located boutique style hotel with bar, but it didn’t feel that it was mainly a bar. Decoration was cool and quirky some amazing furniture in the downstairs social areas. The bedrooms are clean, crisp and make good use of the space. I’m still not sure on having the bathroom sink outside ...
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Staff super helpful! Room was quiet, even on a Saturday night! Everything felt clean and new. Missed having a mini bar in my room though!
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Good hotel
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Breakfast was awesome
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Great location, great breakfast, staff all friendly and efficient, great value! What more can I say! Definitely recommend this hotel
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Rathgar
Rathmines
Rathmines 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 Swan Shopping Centre or Cathal Brugha Barracks.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Portobello
Portobello might not have many top sights, but Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Warrenmount
While Warrenmount might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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.
Ballsbridge
Many diplomatic residences are located in this affluent Dublin area. The neighborhood offers Herbert Park for leisure and iconic sights like the cylindrical U.S. embassy. Accessible by bus routes and DART train stations.
