Smotscourt Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Smotscourt
Popular places to visit
Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.
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.
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.
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.
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
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Smotscourt Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Nice little bar in casual settings.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Nice
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Lovely, modern hotel in a quiet but convenient location. Room was perfect. Staff all super friendly. Small but well maintained gym. Very good buffet breakfast. Can’t fault it in anyway and thoroughly recommend for a business or social stay in Dublin.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
The bathroom needs to be updated.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
We stayed at the Beautiful Arlington hotel right by the O’Connell bridge! Love Live Lived It!!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
This is hands down one of the best hotels I ever stayed at, and I've been staying at hotels in several cities around the world. The room was spacious, clean and very modern. Bathroom was excellent with a really nice shower. Staff very friendly and service minded. The breakfast had all you can ask ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Smotscourt
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.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
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.
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.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
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.
