Grand Canal Dock Travel Guide
Dublin
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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
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.
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.
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: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Top hotels in Grand Canal Dock
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
"Clean room, staff were lovely and lots of choice for breakfast"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City
"Loved the 2 double beds"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Leinster
"Very helpful, great staff. Room was nice and clean but on the small side. We liked the location cause it is close to the town center without being at the town center."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Great service and comfortable rooms."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Perfectly located hotel. The cosy room was just perfect for us. Best value for your buck in Dublin imo!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"This is a very functional hotel. It is located in a great location and is very good if you don’t intend to spend much time in your room beyond sleeping. However the beds are not the most comfortable so be prepared for that."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Grand Canal Dock
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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 Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, 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 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 Dublin Port are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
