Rathgar Travel Guide
Dublin

Popular places to visit

St. Stephen's Green
After working your way up Grafton Street’s high end stops and eateries, step into St Stephen’s Green - an oasis of calm in the centre of Ireland’s bustling capital.

Trinity College
Explore Dublin’s literary and architectural past or simply stroll around the open spaces of Ireland’s leading higher education institution, in the heart of the city.

Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.

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
If you’re heading to Dublin for a rugby or football match at the Aviva Stadium, then you’re in for a real treat. Situated just south of Dublin’s bustling city centre, the Aviva Stadium is a state-of-the-art, four-tiered sports stadium and concert venue, located on the rushing River Dodder not far from Ireland’s east coast.

Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Top hotels in Rathgar

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Ease of online checkin and checkout was so efficient. The transfer from airport was easy to use. Staff especially friendly in bar.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Customer service at this hotel is superb. Nothing is too much trouble, It’s extremely clean and my room was beautiful. Very comfortable bed, modern tech and lovely breakout/coffee areas downstairs. Would def stay here again
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Very friendly staff, easy check in, and nice ammenities!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Great stay Thanks
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Clink i Lár
My locker was broken and was not able to be fixed so I didn’t have proper luggage storage during my stay when it was supposed to be included
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Kept awake all night by alarm going off every 5 minutes in the room next door. Reception did not answer our internal call. Got a reply when I used my mobile. A staff member knocked on the door, when he heard the alarm. Then contacted his manager, who arranged a phone call to the room. Alarm continued. ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathgar

Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.

Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.

Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grafton Street and Guinness Storehouse.

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
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.

Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
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