Sandycove Travel Guide
Tourist Guide



Visit Sandycove
Popular places to visit

James Joyce Tower
Find out about the history of Dublin with a stop at James Joyce Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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.

O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.

Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Activities

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour

Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Our pick of the best Sandycove Hotel Deals

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Convenient airport shuttle, modern clean room and great breakfast!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
room was basic but bar area good
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I booked a ‘cosy’ room and assumed the room would be tiny! The room was a lovely size & had an enormous bed in it! The room and bathroom were spotless. Reception staff were so helpful - literally appeared from nowhere and were so accommodating. Would highly recommend this hotel and wouldn’t book ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Large clean room.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Great hotel, great food and a great guinness
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Very nice rooms, comfortable beds, very clean and tidy hotel
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandycove

Dun Laoghaire
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Dun Laoghaire. A stop by Dun Laoghaire Harbour or Dublin Bay might round out your trip.

Stillorgan
The ample dining options and picturesque gardens are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Crypt Theater or Museum of Childhood while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Stillorgan Station to get around town.

Sandyford
Travellers choose Sandyford for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Glencairn Station or Central Park Station and check out top sights like Marlay Park.

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.

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