Merrion Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Sandymount Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sandymount Beach during your travels in Dublin? Discover the area's museums and shops.
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.
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: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Merrion Hotel Deals
Maldron Hotel Merrion Road
Room was clean and access to parking was crucial.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The room was very clean, the staff was friendly and very helpful… just wonderful. Loved how the lobby was decorated.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Very clean room, kind of smelled like cigarettes.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
clean spacious room, easy check in. Great location.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Everything was to our liking. We had great help from the front desk staff regarding holding on to our luggage before we could check in as well as when we were checking out and needed to pic up our rental car- Ben helped us both times.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
rom was excellent service was terrible
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merrion
Sandymount
Sandymount is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while in the area.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
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.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Aviva Stadium or Guinness Storehouse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
