Clontarf Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
Things to do
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Top hotels in Clontarf
Clontarf Castle Hotel
Loved staying here. Pity it was only for one night. It was really welcoming and very comfortable. Also easy walking distance to Dollymont Strand for a beach walk.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great place to stay, friendly staff and a lovely clean room. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great location near the airport. Good dining options
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
A brilliant find. Perfect location, friendly staff who accommodated our last minute trip. Hotel has a great vibe in the lobby area, coffee cart and well stocked bar. Breakfast was great, room was clean and comfortable. We will definitely book again.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Great staff!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Clean. Friendly and professional staff. Breakfast lovely with great selection.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Clontarf
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or 3Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
Drumcondra
Drumcondra is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Croke Park or Tolka Park.
Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
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.
