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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
Hike along this running stream through Ireland’s pleasant green countryside and stop for cruises, watersports and meals on barges.p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #272727; -webkit-text-stroke: #272727}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}

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.
Activities

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

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Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides

Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Our pick of the best Grand Canal Dock Hotel Deals

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
Central location, very convenient
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City
Ok
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

The Leinster
Very helpful, great staff. Room was nice and clean but on the small side. We liked the location cause it is close to the town center without being at the town center.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Ac not working staff not customer friendly
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
breakfast was yummy and worth adding on
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
This was an amazing place to stay. The staff were very accommodating and helpful. The rooms were clean and had plenty of room. Everything was in walking distance. Highly recommend!!!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grand Canal Dock

Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.

Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.

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.

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 Abbey Street are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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- Apartments in Connolly Station
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- B&B in Harcourt Street Station
- The Fitzwilliam Casino & Card Club
- The Convention Centre Dublin
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- Clerys Clock
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- Irish Stock Exchange
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- O'connell Street
- International Financial Services Centre
- Visit Warrenmount
- Visit Ringsend
- Visit North Wall
- Visit Phibsborough
- Visit Stoneybatter
- Visit Sandymount
- Visit Donnybrook
- Visit The Liberties
- Visit Rathgar
- Visit Ranelagh
- Visit Drumcondra
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- Visit Clontarf
- Visit Marino
- Visit Cabra West
- Visit Whitehall
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