Rathfarnham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Activities

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

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 Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Our pick of the best Rathfarnham Hotel Deals

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Very convenient to the airport.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
great location
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The breakfast bar had excellent selections each day we utilized it. Everything was fresh and well seasoned. The staff were very good, welcoming and definitely helpful to find things to do. Would definitely recommend to family and friends. Kitty at the front desk gave us some places to visit and would ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Excellent
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Clink i Lár
Clean room staff very helpful and friendly nice bar
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Great central location made it very accessible to transportation and tours.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 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.

Smotscourt
While visiting Smotscourt, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Dublin Society and RDS Main Arena.

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.
