Ranelagh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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 Ranelagh Hotel Deals
The Devlin Dublin
Noisy. No parking .
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The hotel was beautiful and smelled amazing. It was perfectly situated and within walking distance to most things we wanted to do. We received two vouchers for drinks in lui of having housekeeping for two of our days. The room was very comfortable and was nice and cool. Great lighting for make ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
The airport shuttle was difficult to find because information emailed from the hotel wasn't accurate. However, our stay after that was wonderful. The hotel was nice and the staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
A very modern concept. Aesthetically pleasing with new systems for check in and check out. The lighting in the rooms is fantastic. A great deal of thought has been put into the design and function of this hotel. Its also im an excellent location. Near to a great outdoor bar scene with funky little ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
This hotel is older and not up to date, especially in bathroom. Staff is very attentive. Bar nightlife very loud. This is not an 8.3 excellent rated place to stay.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ranelagh
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.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park.
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.
Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing.
