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.
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. 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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
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.
Things to do
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
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
Rathgar Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Convenient airport shuttle, modern clean room and great breakfast!
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Room was super big and clean. Perfect hotel for solo travel. Also a decent location that I was able to walk to almost everything!
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I booked a ‘cosy’ room and assumed the room would be tiny! The room was a lovely size & had an enormous bed in it! The room and bathroom were spotless. Reception staff were so helpful - literally appeared from nowhere and were so accommodating. Would highly recommend this hotel and wouldn’t book ...
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Very nice rooms, comfortable beds, very clean and tidy hotel
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Large clean room.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Room was spotless and staff were exceptional all round
Reviewed on Feb 7, 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 Cathal Brugha Barracks or Swan Shopping Centre.
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.
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