Rooms to Rent in Glasnevin, Dublin 9 and 11

Glasnevin is a mainly residential neighbourhood on the Northside, about 3 km north of the city centre, set along the River Tolka between the Royal Canal and Griffith Avenue. It is home to two of Dublin's great institutions. The National Botanic Gardens, founded in 1795, cover 19.5 hectares beside the Tolka, with historic glasshouses and a vast living plant collection. Next door is Glasnevin Cemetery, Ireland's national cemetery, opened by Daniel O'Connell in 1832 and the resting place of Michael Collins, Éamon de Valera and Charles Stewart Parnell.

Dublin City University's main campus sits on the border of Glasnevin, Whitehall and Santry, and the DCU Alpha centre is in central Glasnevin, which makes the area a natural choice for DCU students and staff. Met Éireann, the national weather service, has its headquarters on Glasnevin Hill, and the tree-lined Griffith Avenue, with a double row of lime trees running for 2.81 km, passes through on its way to Drumcondra and Marino.

Glasnevin relies mainly on buses, with routes along the main roads into the city centre, and the city is close enough to cycle. Homes range from period terraces to family houses and apartments, and rooms here suit students, academics and professionals who want a quieter base close to town. Dwelles lists rooms in Glasnevin so you can compare current options.

Postcode
Dublin 9 (D09) and Dublin 11 (D11)
Local council
Dublin City Council
Public transport
Buses into the city centre, about 3 km away
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Glasnevin

What postcode is Glasnevin?
Glasnevin spans two postal districts. The area around the Botanic Gardens, St Mobhi Road and Met Éireann is in Dublin 9, with Eircodes starting D09, while most of the rest, including Glasnevin Cemetery, the Finglas Road and Cremore, is in Dublin 11, with Eircodes starting D11.
Is Glasnevin good for DCU students?
Yes. DCU's main campus is on the border of Glasnevin, Whitehall and Santry, and the DCU Alpha centre is in central Glasnevin, so many parts of the area are within walking or cycling distance of class. Drumcondra, with DCU's St Patrick's and All Hallows campuses, is next door.
Where does the name Glasnevin come from?
From the Irish Glas Naíon, usually translated as the stream of the infants, probably after a small stream that joins the River Tolka here. The area grew up around a monastery reputedly founded by St Mobhi in the 6th century, and by the 19th century Glasnevin had become a village favoured by families of distinction.
How much is rent in Glasnevin?
Prices vary with the room size, whether bills are included and whether the property is a shared house, a family home or an apartment. Current Dwelles listings for Glasnevin show what rooms cost right now.
How do I get from Glasnevin to the city centre?
Buses are the main option, with routes along the main roads into the centre, and cycling is realistic too, as the city is about 3 km away.

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