Kilmainham Travel Guide

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Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum showing heritage architecture
Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum featuring interior views
Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum

Popular places to visit

Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum

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.

Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
War Memorial Gardens

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.

War Memorial Gardens
Trinity College

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.

Trinity College
St. Stephen's Green

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.

St. Stephen's Green
Guinness Storehouse

Guinness Storehouse

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

Guinness Storehouse
Dublin Port

Dublin Port

Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Dublin Port

Activities

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Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

AU$54
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

AU$59
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise

Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise

AU$38
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package

AU$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

AU$154
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin

The Irish Dance Party in Dublin

AU$45
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin
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Our pick of the best Kilmainham Hotel Deals

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

4 out of 5
26 - 33 Arran Street East, Dublin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$283 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$283
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dublin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,227 reviews)
Fantastic!
"Great property with the perfect location - 8 minute walk to the heart of Dublin. 20 second walk to the most amazing bakery (Elliott's, which is directly across the street). Quiet neighborhood, except for the many delivery trucks each morning. We'll stay here again, and we probably won't even search ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug. 2025

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

4 out of 5
Stockhole Lane, Swords, Clonshaugh, Dublin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$288 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$288
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Clonshaugh. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,821 reviews)
"I stayed in a lot of different accommodations (3 different hotels, a B&B, and a VRBO) during my trip to Ireland, and this was one of the least impressive. For a large hotel, refreshments in the room were limited (no water, unlike every other place I stayed, and terrible instant coffee). The shuttle ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

4 out of 5
11 Bow Ln E, Dublin
The price is AU$234 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$234
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,308 reviews)
"The staff , including Isobel, Wolf, and manager Jason were absolutely brilliant and went above and beyond in customer service. Would highly recommend this hotel and would definitely book another stay here."

Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport

Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport

4 out of 5
Dublin Airport, Corballis, Dublin
The price is AU$320 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$320
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Corballis. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport

4 out of 5
Dublin Airport, Corballis, Dublin
The price is AU$358 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$358
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Corballis. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Brilliant"

Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
The Mercantile Hotel

The Mercantile Hotel

3 out of 5
28 Dame Street, Dublin, Dublin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$319 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$319
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse ...
The Mercantile Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kilmainham

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

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.

Dublin 8
Old Jameson Distillery which includes signage

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.

Smithfield
Guinness Storehouse featuring drinks or beverages and interior views

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
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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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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.

City Centre Dublin
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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.

Temple Bar

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