Portobello Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Portobello
Popular places to visit
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
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 Portobello Hotel Deals
Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City
Even though we arrived early, we were able to leave our suitcases in our room so we can go exploring (since the room was already ready). The only disappointing part was that there was no minifridge for us to keep anything. It would be nice considering how pricey it was at approx $400CAD a night. ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Keavans Port
Great hotel and a real surprise as didn’t expect it to be as good as it was. Really pleased 😁 Room very clean, beds really comfy and coffee and tea making facilities (and biscuits!), plus hairdryer, ironing board and iron in room! Over the road from a great pub with Irish music nightly and down ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great place
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
This was a great spot location-wise for our first time in Dublin. Very close to pubs, shopping, tours, etc but far enough away from the bar boise. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
Beautiful hotel very boutique style and rooms are spotless and very trendy would highly recommend staying here Bar area is beautiful lots of seating around for work stations/ meetings etc very central to city center
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Clink i Lár
The breakfast service was really awesome and I really enjoyed the food a lot. The Bar service was really amazing and I want to thank you to Zita, Dearbhla and Assd for being so amazing to me with there service. Ame also the rooms were always clean.
Reviewed on 10 May 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 St. Patrick's Cathedral and Vicar Street.
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 Iveagh Gardens or Fitzwilliam Square 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 Dame Street or Olympia Theatre 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.
