Smotscourt Travel Guide
Dublin
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Popular places to visit
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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 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 Smotscourt
Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Very helpful reception staff
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
InterContinental Dublin by IHG
Enormous, luxurious and comfortable room. Wonderful bedding and pillows. Wonderful night’s sleep.
Reviewed on 20 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
Great restaurants and bar, loved the place.
Reviewed on 19 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 Smotscourt
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.
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.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Aviva Stadium or Guinness Storehouse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
