Clontarf Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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 Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin to Powerscourt, Wicklow and Glendalough Small Group Tours
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Clontarf Hotel Deals
Clontarf Castle Hotel
Great location and friendly staff. Wonderful breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great place to stay!! Beautiful rooms, very good location, friendly staff and nice bar
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
The room was a bit dated. Rounded bottom tub and inconsistent water temp made showering a challenge. The bed was SUPER comfortable!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Very central city, great breakfast, good room, ok parking.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I highly recommend this hotel. It’s literally close to everything. It’s so walkable to most major tourist spots. I will definitely stay here again when I visit Dublin.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
Friendly, clean and extremely conveniently located for travel out of the airport
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Clontarf
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.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
Drumcondra
Drumcondra is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Croke Park or Tolka Park.
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.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
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.
Clontarf Travel Guide
- St Anne's Park
- Guinness Storehouse
- Trinity College
- Aviva Stadium
- Grafton Street
- Croke Park
- Dublin Castle
- Malahide Castle
- O'Connell Street
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Phoenix Park
- Dublin Zoo
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- University College Dublin
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Marlay Park
- Emerald Park
- Merrion Square
- Gaiety Theatre
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- RDS Main Arena
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