Merrion
Dublin
Popular places to visit
Sandymount Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Sandymount Beach during your travels in Dublin? Discover the area's museums and shops.
St. Stephen's Green
Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.
Guinness Storehouse
A tour of this pint-shaped hall in a historic brewery provides an intoxicating journey through the making of Ireland’s signature drink.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Things to do
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Merrion Hotel Deals
Maldron Hotel Merrion Road
Nice hotel. Convenient location. The staff were all nice and helpful. The restaurant staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Very clean room, staff was always available and very helpful. They have a convenient shuttle. Bring a wash cloth. And anytime using a taxi, make sure the have the correct hotel. There are two Clayton's at the airport.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Would of been excellent but Solo traveller room misses things. Appreciate that the room is small but if no hanging cupboards then you need more hooks. No plug near the bed which is not easy to get in and out of. Also would of reused the towels but no where to hang them to dry so no choice but to ...
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Dublin. The property has been recently renovated, and everything felt fresh, modern, and very well maintained. Check-in was quick and easy, which made for a great start to our trip. Our room was comfortable, clean, ...
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Clink i Lár
Checkin and checkout was quick and efficient, the room was nice for the price. I stayed in a private group so we got our own bathroom, towels, and shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Didn’t say long but there were a ton of signs for events and things to do at the hostel which looked like it’d be ...
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
The staff was very accommodating. Room service was quick and tasty. The restaurant was inviting.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merrion
Sandymount
Travelers come to Sandymount for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while you're in town.
Ballsbridge
Many diplomatic residences are located in this affluent Dublin area. The neighborhood offers Herbert Park for leisure and iconic sights like the cylindrical U.S. embassy. Accessible by bus routes and DART train stations.
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
While visiting Grand Canal Dock, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Dublin Docklands
If you're spending some time in Dublin Docklands, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing.
