City Centre Dublin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit City Centre 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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
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.
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
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Our pick of the best City Centre Dublin Hotel Deals
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"I enjoyed my stay at Marlin hotel! It was a great location and walking distance to popular sites and restaurants. The room was clean and staff were wonderful! The price was great too!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Perfectly located hotel. The cosy room was just perfect for us. Best value for your buck in Dublin imo!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"The AC didn’t work the entire time we were there despite calling about it. The walk to our room was like a maze and with luggage, it was quite a haul."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Property in rough condition. Rooms not comfortable and very worn out. Way too expensive for what it offers"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
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Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
"Very nice. A bit of a walk to downtown festivities so we did taxi sometimes. Clean. Coffee bar and restaurant there."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Dublin
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.
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 Vicar Street and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Stoneybatter
While you're in Stoneybatter, take in top sights like Phoenix Park and jump on the metro at Museum Station to see more of the city.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
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.
