Sandymount Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Sandymount
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.
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.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
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: 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 Sandymount
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Excellent in every respect.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Concierge was standoffish. But other staff were nice. Room was good and bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
We appreciated the welcome we received and luggage storage as we arrived a few hours before checkin. The room was clean and comfortable. Some noise from construction in the morning might be around for a while, but it is a growing city. Hands down the most considerate breakfast buffet, so would highly ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Clink i Lár
Did not eat at the bar/ restaurant. No basis to comment about the food and bar services.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
The staff was very accommodating. Room service was quick and tasty. The restaurant was inviting.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Great hotel! Within walking distance of DUB. Clean, comfortable room and delicious breakfast offered in the morning. A shout out to Martina, who is wonderfully pleasant and hardworking in the breakfast room. Helpful and courteous staff. Two dining rooms are available for an evening meal. We will ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandymount
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.
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.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
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.
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.
