Glasnevin Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Glasnevin Cemetery
The graves and tombs of many leading lights in recent Irish history are collected together at Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery, one of the city’s most popular attractions.
National Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at National Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
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: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
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
Our pick of the best Glasnevin Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"The Clayton Hotel is the perfect location for anyone looking for a convenient, well maintained hotel with plenty of amenities. Our stay at the end of our journey gave us everything we needed to relax before our flight out the next day. We would definitely recommend to others."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
"Great location if you’re flying out of Dublin, not close enough to stay if you want to see Dublin"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"I was extremely impressed with the Ruby Molly! The room itself was excellent - an extremely comfortable bed, fantastic climate control, a great shower, and lots of other top flight amenities (plenty of charger options, Bluetooth speakers, and work area). I didn’t try the breakfast but it looked amazing ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Good hotel. Rooms are very compact. On site bar and restaurant are nice. Parking is very expensive at 30 Euros per day."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"We had a nice room with a really good bed. The location is perfect for walking to most important tourist spots. However, people who want peace and quiet should not stay here- A constant street party and loud music."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Clink i Lár
"Seems a bit all over the place. The room was not clean at all and supplies were not replaced in time. Upon check in (I paid for luggage storage and came 4 hours after check in time started), they didn’t seem to have a bed ready for me but eventually found one. The staff is either super helpful or ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glasnevin
Drumcondra
Drumcondra 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 Croke Park or Tolka Park.
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Dublin Castle and Grafton Street are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or 3Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
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