1st: Temple Bar

Wedged between Trinity College and the Old City, just south of the River Liffey, Temple Bar’s cobblestoned street is Dublin’s party hub, packed with bars, discos, and pubs. It has retained its medieval street design, with the majority of the area open only to foot traffic. The Old City to the south and west, dating from Viking and medieval times, includes Dublin Castle, the remnants of the city’s original walls, and Christ Church and St. Patrick’s cathedrals.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Gallery of Photography, the Irish Film Centre, Temple Bar Gallery and Studios, Meeting House Square food market, Dublin Castle, and Christ Church and St. Patrick’s cathedrals.

2nd: Trinity College and College Park

On the south side of the River Liffey, Trinity College is an Ivy League-style university with shady quadrangles and atmospheric stone buildings. Here you’ll find the famous Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript written in Latin. College Park, on the campus’s southern end, is home to the Dublin University Cricket Team and the Leinster Lightning.
Highlights of this neighborhood: The Book of Kells, Bank of Ireland, Fitzwilliam and Merrion Squares, a large cricket pitch, and the Pavilion Bar.

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3th: Merrion Square

South of Trinity College, this neighborhood is linked by Grafton Street and features a 22-acre landscaped park loved by locals on sunny days. The area is filled with impressive Georgian architecture and is a hub for fine restaurants and shops. To the west are leafy waterfront walks to Portobello’s Victorian red-brick terraces.
Highlights of this neighborhood: St. Stephen’s Green park, Georgian architecture, Merrion Square, and Leinster House parliament building.

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4th: Merrion Square

Located just east of the Archaeology Museum and the National Gallery, this Georgian-terraced square was designed after 1762. Its central garden is a public park, and historically, it was home to notable figures like Oscar Wilde and William Butler Yeats. Today there is a statue of Oscar Wilde in the main park.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Public park, Oscar Wilde statue, Irish Red Cross, Irish Georgian Society, National Maternity Hospital, Archaeology Museum, and the National Gallery.

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5th: Fitzwilliam Square

Planned in a similar manner to Merrion Square, Fitzwilliam Square was completed in 1813. It is still a residential area, with some of the most expensive houses in Dublin located here. The buildings in the surrounding area are a mix of businesses, international corporations, and governmental offices.
Highlights of this neighborhood: A residential square with historic buildings and nearby restaurants and bars clustered around Camden Street and Baggot Street.

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6th: O’Connell Street

North of the River Liffey, O’Connell Street is filled with shops and statues of Dublin luminaries. The landmark General Post Office building, the center of the 1916 Easter Rising, is located here. The area now buzzes with bars and an eclectic mix of multicultural restaurants.
Highlights of this neighborhood: General Post Office, O’Connell Street statues, Liffey Boardwalk, Italian Quarter, Four Courts, and four theaters.

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7th: North Quays

Once the center of Dublin’s shipping industry, this is now a trendy address for bars and clubs. The quays are a series of streets that run along the Liffey Riverbanks, starting near its mouth and ending in Phoenix Park.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Liffey Riverbanks, Phoenix Park, and a variety of bars and clubs.

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8th: Portobello

West and southwest of St. Stephen’s Green, this neighborhood was designed as a residential area in Victorian times. It experienced an influx of Jewish residents in the early twentieth century and is still sometimes referred to as ‘Little Jerusalem’.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Victorian residential houses, the Irish Jewish Museum, and the Grand Canal.

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9th: Smithfield

This largely commercial and industrial neighborhood grew around Smithfield Square, which was known for its open market. The area runs north of the Liffey and spans for over a mile, from the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History to the Ha’penny Bridge.
Highlights of this neighborhood: The Old Jameson Distillery, the National Leprechaun Museum, Jervis and Ilac shopping centers, and the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History.

10th: Parnell

This historic neighborhood revolves around Parnell Square, one of Dublin’s most noteworthy public squares. Many key events related to the 1916 Easter Rising occurred here. A number of important points of interest are located on the square and in the surrounding area.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Parnell Square, Garden of Remembrance, Rotunda Hospital, Gate and Ambassador Theatres, Dublin Writers Museum, and the James Joyce Centre.

11th: Ballsbridge (Embassy Row)

Immediately south of the Grand Canal, this upscale suburb is a prestigious residential area with wide, tree-lined streets. It is home to many embassies, including the U.S. Embassy. Despite its space and tranquility, it is only minutes away from the city center.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Prestigious residential area, embassies, wide tree-lined streets, and a private feel.

12th: City Quay

This is one of a number of quays located on the southern side of the River Liffey, which were once the epicenter of the Irish shipping industry. The neighborhood contains several distinct quays and is home to a number of important cultural and historical sites.
Highlights of this neighborhood: National Wax Museum, Tara Street train station, Irish Seaman’s National Memorial, and the Bord Gais Energy Theatre.

13th: Ringsend (Stella Gardens)

Southeast of the city center, Ringsend was once where large cargo ships docked. It has since been revitalized by the Grand Canal Dock project and is now home to many international technology brands. The area is now referred to as the Silicon Docks.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Grand Canal Dock, Silicon Docks, and modern international company offices.

14th: Sandymount

This is one of Dublin’s more suburban and laid-back neighborhoods. Most of the activity revolves around Sandymount Green, which has many restaurants, cafes, and bars. A long, thin strip of beach, Sandymount Beach, runs along Strand Road.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Sandymount Green, Sandymount Beach, and nearby national television studios.

15th: North Wall Quay

At the eastern end of the River Liffey’s north bank, this area is part of the renovated Docklands. It is home to Ireland’s financial powerhouses and significant cultural and historical sites. The area has been a focus of redevelopment, with refurbished warehouses and new entertainment venues.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Irish Financial Services Centre (IFSC), famine sculpture, George’s Dock, 3Arena entertainment venue, and EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museum.