Kid-friendly vacation rentals in South Dublin

In a fairly average street, James’s place opens up into a beautifully renovated & extended open plan studio set in a private back garden. Small but bright & modern with all the mod cons we needed. We were attending a music festival in Kilmainham so were able to walk there & back. We only stayed one night but would definitely book again on another trip to Dublin. James was quick to respond to our messages & all instructions were easy to follow. Would recommend this place to others.

La casa es tal y como se indica en las imágenes, la ubicación es fantástica, a unos 10-15 minutos del centro en coche o Uber. Marie ha sido en todo momento muy amable y cordial. Pudimos salir más tarde de la hora establecida sin costo adicional. La casa es muy cómoda, dispone de todo lo necesario para pasar unos días cómodos, no le falta absolutamente nada, tiene todos los electrodomésticos y menaje de cocina. En el baño hay gel, champú, papel higiénico de sobra. El entorno es muy tranquilo, un barril de casitas muy bonitas. Hay supermercados a 5 minutos. Muy recomendable, nos encantaría repetir el alojamiento si volvemos a Dublín.

Had a relaxed evening and good night, found everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Nice, quiet neighborhood in Dublin, though turning onto the street can be a challenge for two-way traffic due to a line of rentable bicycles. Roomy, clean and very homelike. Living room was cozy for watching TV and relaxing. Lots of closet space. People we met in the neighborhood were very friendly. Accessible to areas of Dublin we wanted to see.

Kevin’s home is very homely, cosy and comfortable. Kevin and his partner were super warm and welcome but also gave me lots of space and privacy which was wonderful as I was exhausted when I arrived. I had such a good sleep that I slept through my alarm! The two dogs were also peaceful, calm and delightful to interact with. I didn’t get a chance to explore the house as I was mostly sleeping but their garden looked gorgeous too. Very clean, very warm, I recommend!

Aoife was a great host providing clear instructions for everything. The home was comfortable, although a bit tight for our bigger party (6 adults and 2 young children). Well stocked and in a nice location.

En cuanto a la casa, es tal y como se indica en las fotos, además de muy ordenada y limpia. Una zona tranquila, te sientes como si vivieras en Irlanda. Está cerca del centro en transporte público, aunque también se puede ir a pie. Con respecto a los propietarios, son realmente amables, contestan con rapidez y han sido muy cercanos. Nos dejaron entar incluso antes de la hora prevista y salir más tarde, cosa que agradecemos mucho. Tanto mi família como yo recomendamos esta estancia al 100%.

la casa es perfecta, con todo el equipamiento necesario, un jardín espectacular y cuidado al mínimo detalle. ¡¡nos encantó!! y María siempre atenta por si la necesitábamos. recomendable 100%

La estancia ha sido fantástica y tranquila, Alex ha sido muy buen anfitrión con nosotras respondiendo siempre a las dudas que nos podían surgir al momento, todo en conjunto ha sido genial

Alan's place was perfect for my son's (21) and my first trip to Dublin. Alan greeted us when we arrived and helped us get acquainted with the home and loaned us adapters, umbrellas, and Leap cards for the bus system. Rathgar was a beautiful neighborhood! Quiet for sleeping and safe for night walks after dinner, with restaurants and grocery store just minutes from the home. I also discovered it is only a 9 minute walk from the birth home of James Joyce. The set up of the 2 bedrooms gave my son and I plenty of space away from each other, as we had different activity schedules. I was there to celebrate Ulysses on Bloomsday and my son enjoyed the energy of the Temple Bar scene. Getting to Central Dublin was a breeze with the bus stops a short walk away. I highly recommend Alan's place!

Location, location, location. We stayed at Helen's apartment for 4 nights in June 2025. First off, Helen was very communicative and extremely friendly in her messages before we arrived. She met us at the meeting place and gave us an informative overview of the area and tour of the property. We were 4 adults and the property was very comfortable. The bedrooms / beds were comfortable as well. A nice central room with dining table and couches - and a kitchen with dishwasher / washer / dryer and microwave. We appreciated the Nespresso machine. Although we didn't cook ourselves (with all the take-away options and pubs nearby), the kitchen was well stocked with condiments, etc.,. The bathrooms were clean and functional. However what is really impressive about the property is the location. Right across from Christchurch with airport and local bus connections. Walkable to all the sights like Temple, Trinity, Liffey, the Liberties, Guiness / Roe & Co. And views from the bedrooms!

Steve is a rock star of Airbnb hosts. He is proactive, warm, provides a wealth of worthwhile recs, and greets you upon arrival and reviews everything about the house and area. Wow. He was accommodating with our schedule, which we really appreciated. He left some snacks and the house was stocked with essentials. When I emailed, he responded ASAP. Amazing. The apartment is sweet and has a charm. Highlight was the patio as we were blessed with beautiful weather. Loved the sauna! The apartment building itself is worn as is the staircase in the building and the stairwell. Feels like typical city living, but the area is great and easily walkable to most things. Furthest walk was the jail at 30 min but otherwise most things about 15, and Guiness Storehouse is around the corner. Grocer, great bakeries and coffee shops right out the door. All in all, an excellent stay.

Peaceful and homey place to stay out of the bustle of Dublin town centre. Hosts were very accommodating and so gracious in allowing me to stay longer when I fell ill at the end of my trip — a responsive host always makes a difference! It is a simple, real living apartment with some quirks to get used to, but perfect for a quiet respite and close to good stores for grocery, meds and coffee. Easy to get to all the sights by bus or a long stroll.

We had a wonderful time in Dublin. Roddy’s apartment was in a great position, easy to walk to the Temple Bar area. A great supermarket close by and a great little pub close, where they have great Irish music. I would definitely stay here again if I came back to Dublin.

Just a short 10-15 drive from Dublin's city center this a great place to stay, in a quiet residential area!

A great place in Dublin for a family of three, travelling for a conference and holiday combined. We really liked the proximity to the IMMA and surrounding park, the short walk to Kilmanhaim Gaol and Phoenix Park (with deer) and the handy supermarket nearby! Very good transport links too. Thanks heaps.

great airbnb for a quiet stay outside of Dublin center!

We stayed at Diarmuid’s place for three days while in Dublin. We found it exceptionally clean and comfy. The location was in a quiet neighborhood, with the exception of football games in the field next door, those Irish children can sure cheer, lol. It was about 4 klms to Temple Square/Downtown, we walked it the first day, and some of it other days. You can take # 13 bus right outside the apartment, which brings you right downtown, take that one back as well.

Great place in Dublin within walking distance to some nice local places to eat and drink and a nice walk into the city centre also. very friendly and helpful. would stay again

Stéphanie nous a très bien accueillis et s'est montrée disponible et utile par ses renseignements. L'appartement est trés bien agencé, propre, bonne literie et au calme. Tout en étant à proximité immédiate du centre historique. Une très bonne adresse et hôtesse !

Claire’s place was great! It’s close to many Dublin attractions was quiet and comfortable each night. Claire was very responsive and helpful throughout the check-in and checkout process. We had issues with getting online after landing in Ireland, and she was very quick to reply and help us get checked in.

David's place was exactly as described. Great location in the Portobello neighbourhood and was easy to get into central Dublin. Also great transportation to other areas via the bus. David was very flexible when we had to change our booking from Sept 2024 to May 2025. He was extremely welcoming when we checked in (provided a bottle of wine!) and very responsive when we accidentally locked ourselves out on the last day of our stay!! We stayed for 6 nights and appreciated the kitchen amenities and the very comfortable bed :) We would highly recommend David's place if you are travelling to Dublin.

Noel’s place is in a great location in the Liberties. The apartment is walkable to everything in the immediate City Centre. The space is clean and spacious. A couple of things to note for American travelers, there are no outlets in the bathroom, which is typical in Europe. Also, this specific unit does not have a television. There is a fairly steep set of stairs leading to the apartment, so that is something to think about for people with mobility issues. We absolutely loved Noel’s place and appreciate his responsiveness. Would absolutely recommend and would stay again.

This apartment is in a beautifully restored Catholic Church. We had stayed in a different apartment in the same building years ago, so we knew we loved the area. The renovation of Mark's place is extremely well done, and a lot of the original Gothic features are still incorporated in the design. The neighborhood has a lot of small cafes and restaurants nearby, and it's an easy walk of 15 minutes or so to the Temple Bar and tourist areas. (Try the Fresh grocery store along the way back to pick up some great salads and baked goods!)