Merrion Travel Guide
Dublin
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
Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to Trinity College, a top university in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
St. Stephen's Green
After visiting St. Stephen's Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Guinness Storehouse
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Guinness Storehouse during your trip to Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Aviva Stadium
Catch an event at Aviva Stadium during your trip to Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Merrion
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Excellent all around!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Lovely rooms and central location
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I’ve stayed at the Marlin around six times now it’s a lovely hotel in a great location. However they are obsessed with trying to get more money out of you. The 11am checkout is too early but they want you to buy a ‘snooze package’ which are advertised all over to stay longer. Check in is 3pm, they’ll ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Great hotel and staff were nice.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Room was excellent and clean. Shower was powerful.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
The staff was tremendous and the location was awesome.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merrion
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park.
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 The National Concert Hall or Iveagh Gardens 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 G áis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
Stillorgan
The ample dining options and picturesque gardens are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Crypt Theater or Museum of Childhood while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Stillorgan Station to get around town.
