Dublin Docklands Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Get your ticket for a night at Ireland’s largest theater, which was built to attract the world’s biggest shows to the nation’s capital.

Grand Canal Square
Find out about the history of Dublin with a stop at Grand Canal Square. Visit the shops and lively bars in this vibrant area.

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.
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 Dublin Docklands

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
We were pleasantly surprised that theyhad a room ready for us this morning. Great staff. We enjoyed a nice meal in their bar area.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Parking there is none.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Shuttle drivers were very good. Room was very clean and restaurant and cafe staff were pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Great location
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
The rooms are clean & adequate for a short stay. The staff are polite and responsive. The food is NOT upto expected standards of its sister hotels. More pride in their work from the chefs would help
Reviewed on 20 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
Other neighbourhoods around Dublin Docklands

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.

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.

Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.

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.

Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.

City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Henry Street Shopping District are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
