Carmanhall and Leopardstown Travel Guide
Dublin


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Popular places to visit

South County Business Park
South County Business Park is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.

Guinness Storehouse
A tour of this pint-shaped hall in a historic brewery provides an intoxicating journey through the making of Ireland’s signature drink.

St. Stephen's Green
Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.

Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.

Aviva Stadium
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Things to do

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder & Mystery

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
Top hotels in Carmanhall and Leopardstown

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great location. Very modern and good value for money
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Clean room Professional staff 100%
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Room clean although compact. Staff in the bar got my food order wrong then tried arguing with me suggesting i had ordered incorrectly which i hadnt.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff along with efficiency for airport travel
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Lovely little hotel in a great location with wonderful staff. I would absolutely stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Staff were friendly and helpful. It was a nice stay in a good area for the parade. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Carmanhall and Leopardstown

Stillorgan
The ample dining options and picturesque gardens are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Crypt Theater or Museum of Childhood while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Stillorgan Station to get around town.

Dun Laoghaire
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Dun Laoghaire. A stop by The Forty Foot or Dun Laoghaire Harbour might round out your trip.

Sandymount
Sandymount is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while in the area.

Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park.

Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.

Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
