Ranelagh
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.
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
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)
Ranelagh Hotel Deals
The Devlin Dublin
"Beautiful hotel in a great spot….. room was so cool but not much room to open our suitcases! It was so with it and a great stay!"
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Stairwell floor not clean"
Reviewed on May 30, 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 May 30, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"I booked a 4-night stay and when we arrived at 6am from an overnight flight from the US, the room was not available despite my reservation for the night before so we could sleep a bit when we arrived. I wrote to the hotel letting them know I booked the room for the night but we wouldn’t arrive until ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 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 May 29, 2026
Clink i Lár
"Good place to stay"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Ranelagh
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.
Portobello
Portobello might not have many top sights, but Dublin Castle and Grafton Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
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.
Grand Canal Dock
While visiting Grand Canal Dock, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
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.
