Dublin Southside
Travel Guide
Visit Dublin Southside
Where to stay in Dublin Southside
Temple Bar
Dublin's cultural hub boasts institutions like the Irish Film Institute and Temple Bar Gallery, while offering vibrant nightlife with various nightclubs, pubs, and restaurants. Explore Meetinghouse Square and Temple Bar Square during your stay.
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.
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.
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 the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Grand Canal Dock
While visiting Grand Canal Dock, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
Portobello
Portobello might not have many top sights, but Iveagh Gardens and St. Patrick's Cathedral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Clean room and hotel is very walkable to explore in Dublin!
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
The room was super clean the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Have stayed here several times and love it. Normally get executive or jr suite. Rooms are good sized and extremely clean. On this trip I stayed at 5 different 4 star hotels across Ireland and this was DEFINITELY the best. Will stay here every time I’m back in town.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Binary Hub
I found communication a bit slow and posted information on reception desk hours contradictory. I worked out--reception desk was open past 5pm for my 7:15 arrival but I was stressed the whole way from the airport and St George's Quay on foot that I would not make it. I tried to call but using the ...
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025
Broc House Suites
Location close to transport and supermarket!
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Niche Living Rathmines
Staff were friendly and very helpful. The room was clean and very well laid out. Kitchenette and all associated items were clean. Bed was comfortable. The shared areas were bright, clean, and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
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.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Dublin Castle
Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.
