Sandycove Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit
James Joyce Tower
Find out about the history of Dublin with a stop at James Joyce Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the 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.
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.
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 Sandycove
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
Outside of some room issues at check in --the staff was great , hotel was clean and great location. The breakfast is solid and the lobby bar always had action
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Shower had hair in it. Bugs on the walls
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandycove
Dun Laoghaire
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Dun Laoghaire. A stop by Dun Laoghaire Harbour or Dublin Bay might round out your trip.
Stillorgan
The ample dining options and picturesque gardens are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Crypt Theater or Museum of Childhood while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Stillorgan Station to get around town.
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.
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.
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 Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
