Rathfarnham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rathfarnham
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.
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.
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.
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
Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin
Our pick of the best Rathfarnham Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Clean room. Near airport. Restaurants were lacking in variety of good food
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Clean room and very comfortable and spacious. Second time staying here and highly recommended. Be careful with the hot tap in the kitchen. It's very hot!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Very good
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
This place felt comfortable even though the shower was tiny.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
One of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at. The staff are beyond polite and professional— they go out of their way to make sure you are taken care of from the moment you arrive. Would stay again. Room was clean and large, and the breakfast was tasty each morning.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Room was extremely spacious, clean and overall I was impressed with the gorgeous room and nice hotel not noisy at all!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathfarnham
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.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grafton Street and Guinness Storehouse.
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Grafton Street.
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.
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.
