Dublin’s so-called ‘Tenement Museum’ – at 14 Henrietta Street, in the north inner city – has been ranked as the most underrated must-visit hotspot, in the whole of Ireland, for visiting tourists, in a new survey.
The address – which shows what life was like in Dublin’s tenement houses in the 18th and 19th centuries – is now a social history museum, which was named European Museum of the Year in 2020.
The museum received a top score of 99.5/100 in the survey, conducted by FinTech company SumUp.
In landing first place, Henrietta Street beat (see full top 10 list below) the likes of Skellig Michael; Howth Head; Glasnevin Cemetery; Slieve League; Dublin’s Famine Statues Memorial; and Spike Island.
The top 10 underrated hotspots in Ireland:
| Rank | Landmark | City | Total Score (out of 100) |
| 1 | 14 Henrietta Street | Dublin | 99.50 |
| 2 | Skellig Michael | County Kerry | 95.83 |
| 3 | Slieve League | Carrick | 92.53 |
| 4 | Wicklow Mountains National Park | Glendalough (County Wicklow) | 90.52 |
| 5 | Howth Head | Howth (Dublin) | 89.55 |
| 6 | Sky Road | Clifden | 85.93 |
| 7 | Glasnevin Cemetery | Dublin | 85.84 |
| 8 | Spike Island | Cobh | 84.85 |
| 9 | The Famine Sculptures | Dublin | 84.79 |
| 10 | Salthill Promenade | Galway | 84.41 |
Corin Camenisch, Marketing and Growth Leader at SumUp commented on the report, saying: “We created this ranking to spotlight some of Ireland’s hidden gems—places that are often overlooked in favour of the usual tourist spots like Dublin Castle or Guinness Storehouse. By highlighting these underrated hotspots, we’re hoping to show people spots they might not know about and spread the benefits of local tourism.”
“With TikTokers and influencers constantly sharing cool, off-the-beaten-path places, more and more people are eager to discover unique destinations, and we think that’s a great way to help local economies thrive. By bringing attention to these lesser-known landmarks, we hope to not only provide visitors with new and enriching experiences but also support small businesses that may not have the same visibility as those placed in larger, well-known, tourist attractions. These hidden gems often rely on tourism to sustain their operations, and by shining a light on them, we’re hoping to ensure that local businesses can benefit from a steady flow of visitors, which is crucial for their growth and long-term success.”
For more information on Ireland’s most underrated hotspots, please visit: https://www.sumup.com/en-ie/business-guide/most-underrated-landmarks/
