St Stephens Green
St Stephens Green
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Beautiful urban park immortalized in James Joyce's "Ulysses."
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Neighborhood: South City Centre
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- St. Stephen's Green • 3 min walk
- Harcourt • 7 min walk
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- SummerasalifestyleMalibu, California3,575 contributionsPay attentionBeautiful park with grass and fantastic trees. Pay attention to its history. April 1916 and the Irish uprising led by Among others, Hames Connolly. Although not successful in 1916, it certainly led the way for 1922Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten October 4, 2023
- urbanguyRichmond, Virginia5,010 contributionsA Huge Urban ParkAt 22 acres, it's the largest park in Dublin. We strolled through it a couple of times and still "missed" some of its features. At the north side, there is a sizeable lake, loaded with waterfowl. Lots of green space, too. Not to be missed, for sure, is the Famine Memorial. An extraordinary monument/sculpture. A great place to people-watch.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 4, 2023
- KarenM1_101,043 contributionsLovely green areaThis is a very nice park that is a nice peaceful retreat when you need a break from all the busy touristy areas. There are many statues and memorials located in the park. Plenty of seating and many nice walking paths as well.Visited July 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 5, 2023
- Susana GPortugal11 contributionsVery very green!It's very beautiful. Has a lot of information available in case you'd like to read about the city and it's history. This place also marks an important spot on the Dublin we have today. The "soundguide" is not a guide at all, just music on loop. So don't count on it as a tool to learn or guide you. But still a sweet gift to those visiting!Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 14, 2023
- Jeni R24 contributionsStephen’s Green and beautyStephen’s Green is historic in nature and you can walk the outside circle path and read about it. As you find you way through the beautiful clean park you enjoy nature and picnics, flowers and sculptures. This park is a great way to get your bearing when visiting dublin and you are close to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Enjoy a bench, a book and a nosh.Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten October 24, 2023
- Ian BBBellevue, Washington20 contributionsWonderful place to wander and see swansA pretty park with lots of wildlife. Great for sitting and watching ducks and swans and people! There seems to be 2 pairs of majestic swans living in the park and it was fun to watch others feeding them. Me and my wife came here twice on weekends during our stay. It was a bit crowded with a lot of happy energetic children which was fun. The artwork around the edges was a bit odd... but we're not Irish ¯_(ツ)_/¯Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 30, 2023
- Colleen BSeattle, Washington108 contributionsBeautiful and peacefulWe went walking through the park around sunrise and it was lovely. Quiet and peaceful but we felt completely safe. It’s a nice little oasis in the bustling city. We visited the park a couple more times during our stay and loved it.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 11, 2023
- Karyne612Miami, Florida40 contributionsBeautiful park with lots of historyGorgeous experience and walk on our first day in Dublin! Highly recommend this for first time visitors. I was struck by the vibrant colors, especially striking during wintertime in Dublin. There is even a small playground for children, which was great as we were traveling with a small child. Very close to the Little Dublin Museum, so recommend a visit before or after. 10/10Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten December 9, 2023
- christian mBrooklyn, New York722 contributionsBeautiful green in middle of Dublin. Don't miss.It is pretty small – maybe why they call it a green and not a park but it is beautiful. Lovely places to sit and read or people watch. Ancient trees that must have witnessed Ireland’s attempt to break England’s colonial yoke dot the landscape. As do dozens of plaques commerating the failed 1916 uprising. There is beautiful statuary, a bust of Joyce, a thank you from Germany after the war to Ireland (who remained neutral) for the care they provided German children, a lovely pond with dogs and geese, fountains, and areas for children to run and play. One of the great things about Ireland is how mild the winters are. The Gulf Stream runs right across the country keeping even December days comfortably in the 40’s and 50’s. The Green is a lovely place to sit, wander, read or drink a coffee. Don’t miss it.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten January 10, 2024
- Ben FBloomington, Indiana1,818 contributionsUrban OasisIn the heart of south-central Dublin sits the gorgeous urban park St Stephens Green. I traversed it many times to/from my hotel, the Conrad, just meters away. Here you’ll find people picnicing, birdwatching, hanging out with friends, and simply enjoying life in the slow lane. Great spot for photos. Wheelchair-accessible and clean. Highly recommended!Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten March 20, 2024
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Thomas
28 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
St Stephens Green is a wonderful collection of nature, art, and people. Regardless of the weather, there are people wandering around and enjoying the sculptures, waterfall, green areas, and kids play area. It is right in the centre of town, so an easy walk to restaurants and bars. Enjoy!
Written March 10, 2020
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paddiperkins
United Kingdom142 contributions
Jan 2020
This pretty park located in Dublin city centre is a charming green space which seems to attract an assortment of local wildlife that can be seen in amongst the flower beds & in the trees.
Obviously the scene of a battle during the Easter Rising there are information boards stationed around which tell you what happened during this time.
While we visited the grounds were just showing the signs of spring as some of the flowers were just starting to appear & work was being carried out to plant up formal flower beds which I imagine will look amazing when the bloom later in the year. Definitely a place to sit and contemplate things especially if the sun is shining.
Obviously the scene of a battle during the Easter Rising there are information boards stationed around which tell you what happened during this time.
While we visited the grounds were just showing the signs of spring as some of the flowers were just starting to appear & work was being carried out to plant up formal flower beds which I imagine will look amazing when the bloom later in the year. Definitely a place to sit and contemplate things especially if the sun is shining.
Written February 2, 2020
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Maja I
Osijek, Croatia241 contributions
Dec 2019
Since Dublin doesn't have so many green surfaces, this big park practically in the city centre is a welcome break from all the brick and concrete. We were there in December and January, so it wasn't as green, but it's still a beautiful park to stroll around or sit and rest for a while. You can see all sorts of birds around the long pond, there a re statues and monuments, a playground for kids. Even if you don't make it a must see stop, just walk through the park on your way to somewhere else.
Written January 20, 2020
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motorcar1
Dublin, Ireland14,387 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Our mini Central Park in Dublin City and it is similar in many ways except, no road runs through our St Stephens Green. It is an Oasis of peace and tranquility in a normally busy city.
Our best know 5 Star Hotel, the Shelbourne Hotels faces the park just as The Plaza faces Central Park Manhattan. It’s popular with city workers, students, tourists, families and just married couple for photos with the lovely backdrop of our famous city park.
Our best know 5 Star Hotel, the Shelbourne Hotels faces the park just as The Plaza faces Central Park Manhattan. It’s popular with city workers, students, tourists, families and just married couple for photos with the lovely backdrop of our famous city park.
Written October 22, 2020
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James Kapherr
Honley, UK177 contributions
Jan 2020
My wife and I walked around this park on a sunny January day. It felt like it was hidden away as we stumbled across it. It has a lake in the middle which had swans on it... several pagodas where I imagine in the summer, they'll be filled with entertainers.
The grounds were well kept; no litter at all. Felt like it was a safe park to hang out.
The grounds were well kept; no litter at all. Felt like it was a safe park to hang out.
Written January 20, 2020
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AneeshChandranR
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India16 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Anyone who plan for a visit in Dublin city must visit St Stephens Green Park which is located in city centre. Not only because of the greenery and it's beautiful landscape you could witness the livelihood of people who are rushing for work or back home, students, lovely couple's, kids playing around, tourist's and a lot. I must say how the mother nature is being treated by its own warmth, you would visit and understand your own. This Green Park is just beside Grafton street which is an another attraction, having a street market which connects to city centre. There you will find the Irish specialities in shopping. It's a large park with many exit or entrance pointing towards multiple areas of city. I witnessed a pleasant evening and a beautiful morning,both having different fragrance of life experience especially, the birds and squirrels playing around. Mindfulness of Happy in return.
Written January 18, 2020
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Nikki G
Pacifica, CA5 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
This is such a nice area. I love that it is nestled right in the heart of the city, but also has the ability to make you feel like you are several miles away. Personally, I love seabirds and their calls, and you will definitely get that here. An evening stroll in the green was what kept my spirits up.
Written March 22, 2020
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daviddoylearts
Dublin, Ireland35 contributions
Feb 2020
walk run or shopping this is a place to see if you in Dublin
Situated in the city centre of Dublin this place is fantastic to visit with kids or not, in fact I bumped in a couple from the USA on valentines eve visiting and tock a photo of them celebrating valentines ( image in my photos attached ) enjoying a February morning and thought id take their photo.
Very fresh February and I was getting active as a native I saw the effort this gentleman put into he's valentines as you will see.
Hopefully you enjoy your visit.
Situated in the city centre of Dublin this place is fantastic to visit with kids or not, in fact I bumped in a couple from the USA on valentines eve visiting and tock a photo of them celebrating valentines ( image in my photos attached ) enjoying a February morning and thought id take their photo.
Very fresh February and I was getting active as a native I saw the effort this gentleman put into he's valentines as you will see.
Hopefully you enjoy your visit.
Written February 13, 2020
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Amit Sardana
3 contributions
Feb 2020
It is a beautiful greens in midst of hustle bustle of shopping on Grafton street. It takes you to a different world where you can enjoy the chirpping of birds, relax and rejuvenate yourself. It has water body and different speicies of ducks inhabited in these water bodies.
Written February 16, 2020
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Amanda H
Plano, TX506 contributions
Jun 2019
This is a big park with a great statue of Oscar Wilde and playground for the kiddos. Nice benches and shaded spots. If you’re traveling with kids, use this spot as their reward for behaving earlier in the morning. You can grab sandwiches and chips nearby and have picnic lunch here in middle of your day and let the kids have a play to use up that stored energy. Only downside is no bathrooms in the park, but there is a starbucks on north side that you can use bathroom after a purchase and you probably need a coffee at this are point anyway!
Written April 5, 2020
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I didn’t see any signs that said you couldn’t.Also didn’t see any bike paths.
Written July 6, 2019
Es handelt sich hierbei um eine kleinere Steinbrücke. Es ist eine Verfilmung von Cecilia Ahern. Es spielt hauptsächlich in Irland und vieles in Dublin. Da wir bald dorthin reisen hätte ich gerne gewusst wo diese herrliche Brücke steht.
Written July 9, 2017
Hallo,
ich sehe leider keine Frage und kann somit auch keine Antwort geben. Sorry!
Written July 9, 2017
Hallo, ich habe mal eine Frage. wir haben den Film Mein ganzes halbes Jahr gesehen, wo es um eine Brügge in Dublin geht. ist es die Brügge im St. Stephans Park?
Written July 8, 2017
I'm sorry I do not understand your question
Written July 9, 2017
Really Karl ,
yes there are homeless people all over our city and mostly they do not bother people in parks or elsewhere . More to our shame we are not bothered by their predicament ....... As for what goes on in bushes I have not notice this but am aware that the drug use problem which is all around our City is no longer evident in the Green thanks to the works of several bodies.
Written June 18, 2017
We've purchased tickets for the 2016-17 New year's concert (with Stepping on Cars) at St. Stephens Green, and I am wondering about the weather and libations. When we fly from the US to Dublin, should we bring a tarp to sit on at the concert, blankets to cover us, flashlights, and a collapsible cooler to be filled with beer? Any help would be so helpful. Just don't know where to go to ask these questions.
Written October 8, 2016
We would most likely have a chilly, wet day. So you must bring the gear for such weather.
Written October 8, 2016
Hi, is it possible to get a camp bed put in the main bedroom for my young daughter as she doesn't like sleeping on her own in another room when we're on holidays.
Thank you.
Written August 15, 2015
Hi there;
I think you are joking, re-read your question and ask yourself.
Written August 16, 2015
There are 3900 reviews. Why can I only view 10 at a time? Why not let me scroll down to August, instead of one page at a time? Also, why can't I filter them so that I only see messages by visitors from the U.S., or just families? Why do you force me to read all 3900 reviews to find the info I want?
Written January 22, 2015
That's a very good question. "Most recent" does not equate to "most relevant". If I were planning to visit St. Stephen's Green (or Dublin in general) in August, I would want to see reviews and impressions of August events, August conditions, August prices, etc. As you say, it's also useful to see what people from a particular country or region think about their experiences; it helps a reader form judgments. I hope TripAdvisor considers adding ways to sort reviews more deliberately.
Written January 22, 2015
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