Portobello Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Portobello
Popular places to visit
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.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
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 Portobello Hotel Deals
Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City
The room needs some renovation. Water from the shower always runs to the bathroom door therefore the shower door should be bigger
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Keavans Port
Clean room perfect for our one night sgay, bit awkward walking through the whole of Spoons to get to the hotel part
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great location about 5-10 minutes from the airport. Clean, spacious rooms. Nice lounge on the ground floor. Staff were friendly; check in/out was easy! Only downside was parking was 15 euros ;(
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Everything was fabulous except that we didn’t have hot water for the majority of our stay; this made the stay a bit uncomfortable. The breakfast, cleanliness, and staff were all great.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
If I could rate higher for service I would! Jason in reception was amazing. The manager in the restaurant and server were wonderful. We highly recommend.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Clean and comfortable room and bathroom. The lounge area isn’t great and no snacks available outside the restaurant. Not even a pack of peanuts. Only one person behind the bar who has to serve customers as well as collect glasses and clean tables so something suffers if the place has a few ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Portobello
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.
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.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
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.
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Button Factory or Dame Street while you're exploring the area.
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.
