Clontarf
Dublin
Popular places to visit

Clontarf Castle
Head to the centre of Dublin for a hint of the town’s historic past at the picturesque Clontarf Castle. Built in the 1830s, this stoic Georgian country house stands on the site of a much older building. In fact, the history of the area dates all the way back to the 11th Century, when the original medieval Clontarf Castle stood here.

Trinity College
Explore Dublin’s literary and architectural past or simply stroll around the open spaces of Ireland’s leading higher education institution, in the heart of the city.

St. Stephen's Green
After working your way up Grafton Street’s high end stops and eateries, step into St Stephen’s Green - an oasis of calm in the centre of Ireland’s bustling capital.

Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.

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

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.
Things to do

Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

The Irish Dance Party in Dublin
Top hotels in Clontarf

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
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Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
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Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
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Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
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Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
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Clink i Lár
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Other neighbourhoods around Clontarf

North Wall
If you're spending time in North Wall, check out sights like Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.

Dublin Docklands
If you're spending some time in Dublin Docklands, Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Drumcondra
Drumcondra is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Croke Park and Tolka Park while in the area.

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

Sandymount
Travelers come to Sandymount for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while you're in town.

City Centre Dublin
St. Stephen's Green and Croke Park are a few top attractions in City Centre Dublin. Hop around the city on the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums, and great live music.