Dublin Docklands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Dublin Docklands
Popular places to visit
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Get your ticket for a night at Ireland’s largest theater, which was built to attract the world’s biggest shows to the nation’s capital.
Grand Canal Square
Find out about the history of Dublin with a stop at Grand Canal Square. Visit the shops and lively bars in this vibrant area.
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.
Activities
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
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
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Our pick of the best Dublin Docklands Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
There was a reasonably good offering at the breakfast buffet. All coffee products were offered by machine.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Room had no AC, was not told before hand and it was extremely stuffy all night.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Breakfast had a great selection daily, fresh coffee drinks, and a selection of teas and fresh juices. The rooms are clean and bright. We could have used a small fridge for the week, but we managed. The staff are wonderful, and the decore is very cool!!! Its walking distance to some very cool pubs, ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Took Cab. No shuttle Breakfast excellent
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Great hotel, lovely room and the staff were fab!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
This hotel was a great find. It's beautiful inside and out. The rooms and bathrooms are super nice and very clean. The breakfast, which was included with the room, was very good with lots of food. The staff in the hotel were super nice and helpful. I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dublin Docklands
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.
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.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
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.
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Croke Park and Guinness Storehouse are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
