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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
Activities
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Ranelagh Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Convenient airport shuttle, modern clean room and great breakfast!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Second time here. Fantastic locaion, Great sized rooms, staff are super riendly and helpul.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I booked a ‘cosy’ room and assumed the room would be tiny! The room was a lovely size & had an enormous bed in it! The room and bathroom were spotless. Reception staff were so helpful - literally appeared from nowhere and were so accommodating. Would highly recommend this hotel and wouldn’t book ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Very nice rooms, comfortable beds, very clean and tidy hotel
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Beautiful hotel and bar
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
The staff was tremendous and the location was awesome.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ranelagh
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.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Iveagh Gardens and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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 St. Patrick's Cathedral and Vicar Street.
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.
