Portobello Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Portobello
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Aviva Stadium
Catch an event at Aviva Stadium during your trip to Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Grafton Street
During your trip to Dublin, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Grafton Street. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this vibrant area.
Croke Park
Catch an event at Croke Park during your trip to Dublin. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Top hotels in Portobello
Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City
"My husband was quite ill one evening from food poisoning and we rang the front desk to ask for more water so we could mix electrolytes into it as he was dehydrated from his illness and they responded with 'you've already gone through your allotted 2 bottles of water per day'. The lack of care, compassion ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Keavans Port
"Very cozy place to stay with great atmosphere! Loved the ease of having a restaurant right there and close to all the main tourist stops!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Room floors are dirty,breakfast was not great. The coffee stand in the lobby was the best."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"The staff were very friendly. Met by Kitty McGuiness who was lovely and funny. Easy to leave bags there before check in. Room was perfect, very clean, has what you need and a lovely view of Dublin. The hotel bar was very trendy and nice to sit and have a drink in. The location was great, a 8min walk ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"The location is great for getting to Trinity College and the museums. We got the cozy King and the room is small but well organized. A little weird having to climb out the foot of the bed to go to the bathroom- but doable. Cost was good for in the city. Bed was comfortable and shower worked ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"The room was clean and the staff were very friendly, even when they were busy. The breakfast was excellent. The biggest disappointtment of our stay was the car park.it was very tight to squeeze into the parking area and very expensive. Why there is not a single door of the width of the two single ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Portobello
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.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Vicar Street and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Dublin Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
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.
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.
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.
