Grand Canal Dock Travel Guide
Dublin
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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
Hike along this running stream through Ireland’s pleasant green countryside and stop for cruises, watersports and meals on barges.p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #272727; -webkit-text-stroke: #272727}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Top hotels in Grand Canal Dock
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
Had a great stay! Hotel is clean and staff is very helpful and kind. The shower pressure was amazing as well! Good location, safe area!
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City
The hotel was in an ideal location for us we wanted to be near to the convention centre and close enough to the city The staff were extremely helpful and friendly offering recommendations for restaurants & things to do The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The complimentary tea/coffee/water ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
It's a boutique hotel. Rooms were basic but modern and eco friendly. Location was fantastic.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Having my flight leaving at 7.00am meant that breakfast was out of the question.This being my approx.10th stay,good as always.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
The location, staff, and breakfast were all excellent. The rooms were a bit on the smaller side, but very clean and modern. High end shampoo and conditioner were a plus (ask for lotion, they have that, too). Would definitely stay here again when in Dublin.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
Perfect overnight stay to catch early morning flight out of DUB. Efficient and courteous complimentary airport/hotel shuttle. For an airport hotel the restaurant was quite decent!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Grand Canal Dock
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
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 Croke Park and Guinness Storehouse are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
