Merrion Square
A pristine Georgian square with a manicured central park and the colourful reclining Oscar Wilde statue.
The call
Worth it if you are watching the budget and you only have one day.
Why
- 01
The best-preserved Georgian square in Dublin, ringed by elegant doors with brightly-painted fanlights, and home to the playful Wilde monument.
Our read - 02
The honest catch: it's a stroll-and-photo stop rather than an attraction, and the famous doors are simply private homes you admire from the railings.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, Merrion Square still earns its price.
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Merrion Square earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Merrion Square works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Merrion Square works.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
History and culture matter to you
For history & culture, Merrion Square is hit or miss.
You are planning for two
For romance, Merrion Square is hit or miss.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Free
- Timing
- Daytime; the central park keeps daylight hours.
- Allow
- 30–45 min
- Accessibility
- Flat, paved square that is fully wheelchair- and buggy-friendly.
- Getting there
- Central, beside the National Gallery and Leinster House.