Redcow Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Activities
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour
Our pick of the best Redcow Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great stay. Would recommend highly. Front desk staff were amazing.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Good , safe location. Close to museums and shopping, active night life. The rooms were small but well thought out, Quiet in rooms. Short walk to buss stops, including air coach
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
We are so glad we stayed at Ruby Molly. The room was very clean. Delicious breakfast. Excellent staff and very friendly and helpful. Very central location offering shopping and restaurants. Highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Clink i Lár
Was in a great location and good vibes. The room was small but I figured just as much. There
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Nice hotel, but not as close to the areas we were walking since it was on the north side of the bridge. Flooring was not typical for a 4 star hotel. Bathroom had no counter space. Nice hotel, value for money was not the best.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
It is a beautiful hotel. It is noisy from the bars on Fleet St.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Redcow
Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
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.
Stoneybatter
While you're in Stoneybatter, take in top sights like Phoenix Park and jump on the metro at Museum Station to see more of the city.
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.
Smithfield
Well liked for its restaurants and churches, Smithfield is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Smithfield Chimney, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.
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.
