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
We were booked in a deluxe king room. I felt it was small for a deluxe room. The bus was right outside the door so that was great! I’m not sure if it’s Ireland, but there was no fridge in the room, nor ice machines. The staff were very helpful! They were able to answer all of our questions and were ...
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Just a quick overnight stay, breakfast was impressive, even vegan options !
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
The location was great but our room wasn’t the cleanest. The bed had stains and the washroom was dirty. Several things were also broken
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Lovely rooms
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
There is another similar named hotel nearby. Be careful which one you go to.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Clink i Lár
First off I booked a four bed female dorm. Right off the bat told that wasn't available even though I paid an upcharge for it. Which was never refunded. Second off I stayed for 6 days and had to move because they didn't have a place for me to stay for 6 consistent days. Third off they double charged ...
Reviewed on May 5, 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.
