Ranelagh Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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.
Dublin Castle
Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.
Activities
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
From Dublin: Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings
Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin
Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)
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Other neighbourhoods around Ranelagh
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.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Iveagh Gardens and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Donnybrook
Unique features of Donnybrook include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Herbert Park or Energia Park while you're exploring the area.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Herbert Park and RDS Main Arena.
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.
- Dillon Garden
- Guinness Storehouse
- Trinity College
- Aviva Stadium
- St. Stephen's Green
- Dublin Castle
- Malahide Castle
- Grafton Street
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- O'Connell Street
- Croke Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Marlay Park
- Powerscourt Estate
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Emerald Park
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Beaumont Hospital