Popular places to visit

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

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 Sandycove

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 Sandycove

Dun Laoghaire
The ample dining options and beautiful seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Dun Laoghaire. A stop by Dun Laoghaire Harbour or Dublin Bay might round out your trip.

Stillorgan
The abundant dining options and colorful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. 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
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.

Dundrum
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Dundrum. Top attractions like Dundrum Town Centre and Marlay Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dundrum Station or Balally Station to see more of the city.

Ballsbridge
Ballsbridge is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Aviva Stadium and Herbert Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Dublin.

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