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.
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.
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
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: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Our pick of the best Merrion Hotel Deals
Maldron Hotel Merrion Road
All good
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Both were great
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Clean room. Great location. Convenient parking at a discount across the street. There is a garbage or recycling facility behind the property and the trucks were a bit noisy. Be aware if you’re a light sleeper. But I would stay here again. The full buffet breakfast is a great spread and only €18.50. ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
clean room good staff good breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Lovely hotel. Great location for airport. Staff very helpful. Good breakfast. No gym in hotel
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Clink i Lár
Good stay. Pretty noisy from the street and people in the hallways. Loved the cubbie style bunks in a 4 person private room. Had lots of hooks, shelves and storage bins. We didn't do breakfast because it didn't open until 7a and often we needed to leave by then. Lots of 20 somethings. Very few ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merrion
Smotscourt
While visiting Smotscourt, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Dublin Society and RDS Main Arena.
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 Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
