Carmanhall and Leopardstown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Carmanhall and Leopardstown
Popular places to visit
South County Business Park
South County Business Park is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.
St. Stephen's Green
Visit the beautiful gardens of Dublin’s most popular park to relax amongst statues of the city’s most famous residents.
Guinness Storehouse
Find out what makes Ireland’s signature drink one of the most popular stouts in the world with this fascinating tour of a historic brewery.
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.
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.
Activities
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Carmanhall and Leopardstown Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Good bar and food options.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Fabulous. Everything.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Overall it's fine but disappointing for a 4*. Mix up with room which they offered to move however we'd already unpacked all our stuff so it was a big hassle and they didn't offer us a partial refund or late stay or free breakfast or anything for the troubles. The rooms had coffee machines which is ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
A means to an end. The staff were unfriendly and unhelpful. The rooms were cold and barren. No food options. We stayed overnight to catch an early flight.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
The breakfast was amazing! Plenty of choice for everyone. The room was clean and tidy. The only problem was that the walls are quite thin. I could clearly hear next door room’s T.V until midnight . However, I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Every about this hotel is beautiful. Food entertainment on a eveing. Rooms are nice and warm and clean
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carmanhall and Leopardstown
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.
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.
Smotscourt
While visiting Smotscourt, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Dublin Society and RDS Main Arena.
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.
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
