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.

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.

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

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Dublin Docklands

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
Nice hotel. Would recommend. The buffet breakfast was good and had lots of options.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Breakfast was amazing and convenient shuttle to the airport. Everyone was super nice and we are scheduled for another stay already!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
A central location. Very helpful staff, accommodating Wonderful breakfast
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
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Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Perfect for Dublin airport especially if you have an early morning flight. Really comfortable room and soacious too. Reception staff helpful. You can walk to the terminals in about 10 minutes or use the free hotel shuttle bus.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Clink i Lár
A/C in the room is a complete lie they have a window barley tinted open it was extremely unpleasant to wake up sweating constantly Also a complete scam they run 200ml coke for 3.50 is a compete joke I can walk down the road and get a giant bottle for even less Breakfast was so plain overall just ...
Reviewed on 6 May 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 Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.

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 Grafton Street and Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
