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.
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.
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Dublin to Powerscourt, Wicklow and Glendalough Small Group Tours
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Portobello
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 St. Stephen's Green or Aviva Stadium 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 Cathal Brugha Barracks and Swan Shopping Centre 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.
City Centre Dublin
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.
- Trinity College
- St. Stephen's Green
- Guinness Storehouse
- Croke Park
- Aviva Stadium
- O'Connell Street
- Grafton Street
- Dublin Castle
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- Malahide Castle
- Dublin Tourism Centre
- University College Dublin
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Emerald Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Marlay Park
- Clontarf Castle
- Powerscourt Estate
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum