Dublin 8 Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Christ Church Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects

Popular places to visit

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Guinness Storehouse

4.5/5(79 reviews)

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

Guinness Storehouse
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Dublin Zoo

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Dublin Zoo is not the only place in the city that you can take a walk on the wild side but it is probably the most popular. A firm favourite with families, the zoo attracts more than a million visitors every year, and they just keep coming.

Dublin Zoo
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St. Patrick's Cathedral

4/5(66 reviews)

Explore this historic Gothic cathedral that stands beside the traditional well where legend says St. Patrick baptized converts.

St. Patrick's Cathedral
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Phoenix Park

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Phoenix Park is so important to Dublin that it has its own law on the statute books and visitors should be aware that one provision of this is that “no person shall act contrary to public morality in the Park”. So watch your Ps and Qs!

Phoenix Park
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Christ Church Cathedral

4/5(71 reviews)

Explore the ancient history, magnificent architecture and intriguing relics on offer at one of the two Protestant cathedrals in Dublin.

Christ Church Cathedral
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Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum

4/5(11 reviews)

Take a trip to the outskirts of Dublin for a detailed account of this chilling prison’s political and penal past.

Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum

Activities

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Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

AU$49
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
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Dublin: Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting

AU$33
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dublin: Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting
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Food on Foot Tour: Dublin Walking Tour

AU$45
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Food on Foot Tour: Dublin Walking Tour
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Dublin City: Guided Cycle Tour

AU$57
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Dublin City: Guided Cycle Tour
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Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket & Big Bus Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$106
Per adult
Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket & Big Bus Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Dublin: Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience

AU$36
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dublin: Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience
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Our pick of the best Dublin 8 Hotel Deals

Handel's Hotel
Handel's Hotel
3 out of 5
16-18 Fishamble Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Dublin
The price is AU$225 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
AU$225
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (512 reviews)
"Nice location for Dublin vacation. Clean, and had a portable fan in the room for those of you from the states coming to Europe."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2024

Handel's Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch
Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch
4 out of 5
Christchurch Place, Dublin, Dublin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$259 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
AU$259
per night
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,067 reviews)
"It’s a good time!"

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2024

Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch
Maldron Hotel Kevin Street
Maldron Hotel Kevin Street
4 out of 5
Kevin Street Upper, Dublin, Dublin
The price is AU$262 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
AU$262
per night
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,024 reviews)
"Clean. Friendly staff. Close to amenities. If you're staying there and have paid the extra for a late check-out, it might be an idea to remind the front desk. Three times I was disturbed on my departure date. They didn't seem to be aware that I had booked the late check-out online. Otherwise, all ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024

Maldron Hotel Kevin Street
Ashling Hotel Dublin
Ashling Hotel Dublin
4 out of 5
10-13 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, Dublin, Dublin
The price is AU$275 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$275
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
2 thumbs up.
"Perfect stay. Excellent service. Breakfast was real nice."

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2024

Ashling Hotel Dublin
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli
3.5 out of 5
135 FRANCIS STREET, Dublin 8, Dublin
The price is AU$240 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$240
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (416 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful. Exceptional customer service. Location was great for exploring Dublin. Easy walk to the train station, restaurants, shopping and sights."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin
4 out of 5
Golden Ln and Chancery Ln, Dublin, Dublin
The price is AU$340 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
AU$340
per night
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Dublin. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location. Easy stay with comfy beds and a nice shower. It’s not a huge room but it was definitely more spacious than most European hotel chains. Helpful staff."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin
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Other neighbourhoods around Dublin 8

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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 St. Michan's Church, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.

Smithfield
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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.

The Liberties
Old Jameson Distillery showing interior views, a bar and heritage elements

City Centre Dublin

4/5(286 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Portobello

Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse.

Portobello
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Temple Bar

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

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.

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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.

Rathmines

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