Sandycove Travel Guide
Dublin


Popular places to visit

James Joyce Tower
Find out about the history of Dublin with a stop at James Joyce Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the 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.

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.
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 Sandycove

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Probably the nicest airport hotel we have ever stayed in. Super comfortable bed, spacious bedroom, spotless modern bathroom. The lounges and restaurants were superb! Great food, reasonably priced, and the breakfast buffet was the best! Lots of options for breakfast no matter what you like. Staff ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Great location and great staff
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Room & Lobby- Modern, clean and organized
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Clink i Lár
Checkin and checkout was quick and efficient, the room was nice for the price. I stayed in a private group so we got our own bathroom, towels, and shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Didn’t say long but there were a ton of signs for events and things to do at the hostel which looked like it’d be ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Very clean
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Our room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet provided a good selection of hot and cold items. Breakfast manager Martina was friendly and hard-working, seating hungry guests while clearing tables and keeping everything ship-shape. Two on-site restaurants also serve dinner. The hotel ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandycove

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.

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.

Sandymount
Sandymount is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while in the area.

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.

Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
