Experts' Choice Award St Stephens Green
What the experts agree on
A green, leafy oasis in the heart of Dublin, praised for flower gardens, a Victorian bandstand, and an ornamental lake—perfect for a peaceful escape between sightseeing stops.
“Flower gardens, formal lawns, a Victorian bandstand, and an ornamental lake all within the park's borders.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The buildings around the square date mainly from the mid-18th century, when the green was landscaped and became the centrepiece of Georgian Dublin." Full review
Afar Magazine "A lovely spot to be one with nature in the heart of the city!" Full review
Let's Go "Though it’s not the largest park in Dublin, St. Stephen’s Green is still a sizable piece of greenery in the heart of Dublin. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This green space... took on its present appearance when the brewer Arthur Guiness transformed it into a public garden." Full review
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Has a garden for the blind
Condé Nast Traveler "St Stephen’s Green is one of the most beautiful parks in Dublin." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"This beautiful park (known for remaining green throughout the year) is a great place to spend a day outside without leaving central Dublin." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This bucolic park is situated right in the center of town and offers a quiet retreat after a long day of exploring, or at least a respite before you continue on"
Dublin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
Frommer's "This lovely city center park is filled with public art, and there always seems to be something new and imaginative hidden amid its leafy walkways" Full review
National Geographic "St. Stephen's Green is the heart of the city, both a destination for office workers and students in need of a breath of fresh air and a living monument to the city's turbulent history. A..."
New York Times "St. Stephen’s Green is an idyllic Victorian park and central oasis. Afterward, wander the leafy paths of St. Stephen’s Green, an idyllic Victorian park nearby."
