Rathfarnham Travel Guide
Dublin
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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.
Croke Park
Catch an event at Croke Park during your trip to Dublin. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
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.
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 Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Top hotels in Rathfarnham
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Always enjoy my stay
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
This is one of the best hotel in Dublin
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
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
Nice rooms, a horribly concave mattress and bad pillow. Really great breakfast
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Even though it was their fault that we couldn’t pay a 29 euro bill ( the card scanner battery was dead) they locked us out of our room Truly the most unhelpful arrogant staff I have travelled extensively and we will never stay in a riu branded hotel again
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
The Front Desk staff was excellent. Room had flies in the bathroom. I would not stay there again.
Reviewed on 10 May 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 Iveagh Gardens or Fitzwilliam Square 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 Iveagh Gardens and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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.
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.
