Popular places to visit
Guinness Storehouse
Explore the exhibits at Guinness Storehouse, a popular museum in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Dublin Zoo
Why not visit the animals who call Dublin Zoo home during your trip to Dublin? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Find out about the history of Dublin when you take a trip to St. Patrick's Cathedral. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Phoenix Park
Explore the great outdoors at Phoenix Park, a lovely green space in Dublin. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Christ Church Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Dublin with a trip to Christ Church Cathedral. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Dublin 8
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.
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.
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse.
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.
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cathal Brugha Barracks and Swan Shopping Centre while you're in town.
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- Guinness Storehouse
- Dublin Zoo
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Phoenix Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Vicar Street
- Collins Barracks
- Dublinia
- Irish Museum of Modern Art
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery
- Church of Ireland
- Civic Offices Atrium
- John's Lane Augustinian Church
- St Werburgh's Church
- St. Audeon's Church
- Duke of Wellington Monument
- Aras an Uachtarain
- Irish-Jewish Museum