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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Rathgar
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
shuttle bus handy
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great room, fab location and overall really amazing. However, offering a free drink instead of having the roomed serviced isn’t good, essentially this reduced the number of hours and therefore pay the cleaning staff would be receive.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Nice hotel, staff were helpful, room was spotless
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
Room was clean staff friendly polite didn’t use shuttle easy short walk to airport didn’t use air con nice pleasant stay
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Mercantile Hotel
The staff was excellent and helpful and the location was great. BUT . . . we tried to check-in at 13:45 and our room was ready but if we wanted the room "early" there would be a 25 euro "early check-in charge." Seemed a bit Ryanair/Spirit Airlines to me. I get it if the room isn't ready - fine, we'll ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Sambou was very helpful and courteous when we checked in. Not long to wait ever, and everything was at a handy distance.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rathgar
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.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall 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 Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens.
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.
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.
Dundrum
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Dundrum. Top attractions like Dundrum Town Centre and Marlay Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dundrum Station or Balally Station to see more of the city.
