Dublin Docklands Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Activities
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Our pick of the best Dublin Docklands Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
Central location, very convenient
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Rooms ae very clean an quaiet, very good breakfast, reliable shuttle to airport
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
Really cool place with a really cool vibe. The breakfast buffet was a little pricey, but definitely worth it. Great drinks, friendly, and attentive staff very professional. Great location.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Very friendly and helpful. Clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Lovely staff, building, and location is convenient. Also, one of the most inconvenient & bizarre, maze-like layouts I’ve ever seen. It’s a bit like lipstick on a pig, looks lovely but just okay.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Clink i Lár
It was a good stay of one night.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Dublin Docklands
Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, 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 Dublin Port are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
