Grand Canal Dock Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Grand Canal Dock
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
Top hotels in Grand Canal Dock
Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City
good location, car parking, although the street name is not provided in the directions so it took some effort to find the entrance. Breakfast ok, room also ok, but traffic noise so open window is not advisable.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great value, very helpful and kind staff.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Everything was fabulous except that we didn’t have hot water for the majority of our stay; this made the stay a bit uncomfortable. The breakfast, cleanliness, and staff were all great.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
If I could rate higher for service I would! Jason in reception was amazing. The manager in the restaurant and server were wonderful. We highly recommend.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
I only stayed for one night but it was quite nice. Also, the airport is just a quick walk away, so if you don't have a lot to carry, it's very doable.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Fantastic location Everything within walking distance or bus Love that I could open the window, no refrigerator in the room but there is a safe Everything was so clean. But one thing to perhaps update would be the shower curtain, it looked clean just a slight musty scent
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grand Canal Dock
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
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 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.
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 Button Factory or Dame Street 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 Guinness Storehouse and Abbey Street are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
