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.
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.
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
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 Kilmainham Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Staff were awesome Shuttle bus great
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Very nice stay. Staff very pleasant. Breakfast buffet was good. Central location
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great boutique hotel. Breakfast had many healyand delicious options. But the best part of the stay was the stuff. Went out of their way to be helpful.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Clink i Lár
Did not eat at the bar/ restaurant. No basis to comment about the food and bar services.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Clean room. Helpful, friendly staff. Airport shuttle was great. Location is easy walking distance to Terminal 2.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Clayton hotel is great, with an extensive breakfast menu, great food, and very professional and friendly staff. I'm glad I stayed there.
Reviewed on 2 May 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 Grafton Street.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grafton Street and Guinness Storehouse.
