Sandyford Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Top hotels in Sandyford
Clayton Hotel Leopardstown
Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was of a really good standard. The pillows on the beds were extremely lumpy and uncomfortable. Just a small thing, but can lead to an uncomfortable nights sleep.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Staff and breakfast good, but it's an airport hotel, expect to be far from everything else. Even a bit far from airport but they offer shuttle for free from hotel to airport vice-versa.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Check in was the worst I’ve ever experienced. On our three night return trip to Dublin, we will not be rebooking at the Marlin Hotel.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great Hotel and Location
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
I liked everything about the hotel and especially the staff of the restaurant bar area, I guess its called the Bookmakers Bar. The ladies and gents that work that bar are fantastic! I would mention there names but I don't want to forget anyone. I stayed there for 5 days at the hotel and it was one ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Clink i Lár
There were a lot of kids running around the hallway, screaming, and not being mindful to the other people’s who were staying in the same floor. But other than that, the staff was helpful, and the place was very accessible to the city.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandyford
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.
Smotscourt
While visiting Smotscourt, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Dublin Society and RDS Main Arena.
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.
Dun Laoghaire
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Dun Laoghaire. A stop by The Forty Foot or Dun Laoghaire Harbour might round out your trip.
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.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
