Kilmainham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Kilmainham
Popular places to visit

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

War Memorial Gardens
War Memorial Gardens is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars 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.

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

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.

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.
Activities

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder & Mystery

Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Our pick of the best Kilmainham Hotel Deals

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Parking was off site
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great hotel. The shuttle system was super easy from the airport to this hotel. A convenient store is across the street in case you need anything and the hotel itself was clean with very friendly staff. This location is perfect for transportation between the airport, but I would not recommend it if ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Fantastic
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Everything was fantastic, only issue was no hangers in the room
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Fantastic location Everything within walking distance or bus Love that I could open the window, no refrigerator in the room but there is a safe Everything was so clean. But one thing to perhaps update would be the shower curtain, it looked clean just a slight musty scent
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Lovely hotel, great breakfast x
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kilmainham

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.

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.

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 Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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

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