Rathfarnham
Dublin
Visit Rathfarnham
Popular places to visit
Aviva Stadium
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
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.
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.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
Things to do
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Rathfarnham Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Welcome, checkin, room and food all excellent
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
room was basic but bar area good
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Lobby, restaurant great for working
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Quick check-in, and room was ready early too so we only went to drop bags off and was actually able to have the room! Lovely room , clean and spacious. Friendly staff! Great stay.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
nice hotel
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Allanove
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathfarnham
Rathmines
Rathmines is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cathal Brugha Barracks or Swan Shopping Centre.
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.
Portobello
Portobello might not have many top sights, but Grafton Street and Guinness Storehouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Warrenmount
While Warrenmount might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Sandyford
Travelers choose Sandyford for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Glencairn Station or Central Park Station and check out top sights like Marlay Park.
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.
