Dublin 8
Dublin





Popular places to visit

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.

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Explore this historic Gothic cathedral that stands beside the traditional well where legend says St. Patrick baptized converts.

Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park is so important to Dublin that it has its own law on the statute books and visitors should be aware that one provision of this is that “no person shall act contrary to public morality in the Park”. So watch your Ps and Qs!

Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo is not the only place in the city that you can take a walk on the wild side but it is probably the most popular. A firm favourite with families, the zoo attracts more than a million visitors every year, and they just keep coming.

Christ Church Cathedral
This massive building on St. Michael’s Hill in the city center is one of only two Protestant cathedrals in Dublin.

Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
This infamous and eerie former prison is a fitting place to hear the grisly story of Ireland’s punitive past and the struggle for independence from British rule.
Things to do

Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin

Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions

The Irish Dance Party in Dublin

The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour

From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Dublin 8 Hotel Deals

Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City
Everything was good,,Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin
Great staff Great location
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin
The room was great and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The dinner they provided for Christmas was really good.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

citizenM Dublin St Patrick's
Amazing Hotel, great staff, clean room and great food. Too marks
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Ashling Hotel Dublin
Yes breakfast was ok if not a bit tight on amount
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

The Chancery Hotel
Great location and service.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Dublin 8

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.

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.

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.

City Centre Dublin
Guinness Storehouse and Abbey Street are a few top attractions in City Centre Dublin. Hop around the city on the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums, and great live music.

Portobello
Portobello might not have many top sights, but Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.