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.

Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Things to do

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

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

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Top hotels in Dublin Docklands

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
Lovely hotel and very helpful and friendly staff
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
We checked in late, chose the property due to 24 hour shuttle. Upon arrival at 11:30 pm, tried to check in on kiosk but it said our room wasn’t ready. Went to clerk, checked in and we were placed in a handicap room without notice. The configuration is very different from what we booked. Essentially ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
When it comes to vacations, two factors are crucial comfort and hospitality. The Marlin hotel excelled in this areas providing an outstanding experience. We stayed for a week and use this hotel as a base to explore Ireland. The staff were warm and welcoming , and the early check- in was a bonus after ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
The room was cleaned and had everything you needed with the galley right next door to our room to make tea and coffee. The staff were helpful and polite and made you feel welcome. The breakfast was good, plenty of variety and was fresh and lots of healthy choices and you had the option of barista ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Clink i Lár
It was a good stay of one night.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Oh yes, I’m not a breakfast person but I did enjoy your buffet. Thank you.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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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 Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park.

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