Sandycove Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The beautiful promenade at Dún Laoghaire lies on the southern side of Dublin Bay. Dublin Bay is a key recreational area, but it is also an important marine conservation area.  The shallow bay contains mudflats, sandbanks and rocky outcrops which in turn support a varied ecological diversity. At low tide, you can get a glimpse of the rich diversity of the intertidal shoreline.
The beautiful promenade at Dún Laoghaire lies on the southern side of Dublin Bay. Dublin Bay is a key recreational area, but it is also an important marine conservation area.  The shallow bay contains mudflats, sandbanks and rocky outcrops which in turn support a varied ecological diversity. At low tide, you can get a glimpse of the rich diversity of the intertidal shoreline.
Exterior of the James Joyce Tower & Museum in the Martello Tower of Sandycove, Dublin, Ireland.

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Sandycove Hotel Deals

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

4 out of 5
Stockhole Lane Clonshaugh Dublin
The price is NZ$228 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$228
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clonshaugh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,316 reviews)
Convenient airport shuttle, modern clean room and great breakfast!

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

4 out of 5
26 - 33 Arran Street East Dublin
The price is NZ$207 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$207
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,165 reviews)
room was basic but bar area good

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

4 out of 5
11 Bow Ln E Dublin
The price is NZ$181 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$181
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,768 reviews)
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

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
13-17 Fleet St Temple Bar Dublin
The price is NZ$189 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$189
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,358 reviews)
Large clean room.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

4 out of 5
23 Upper O Connell Street Dublin Dublin
The price is NZ$196 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$196
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,956 reviews)
Great hotel, great food and a great guinness

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre

Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre

4 out of 5
Custom House Quay Dublin
The price is NZ$184 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$184
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,095 reviews)
Very nice rooms, comfortable beds, very clean and tidy hotel

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Sandycove

The Bandstand at Dun Laoghaire Pier, Dublin

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.

Dun Laoghaire
Suburban campus of University College, Dublin, with modern buildings and natural wetlands

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.

Stillorgan
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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.

Sandyford
Aviva Stadium which includes modern architecture and a park

Ballsbridge

4/5(21 area reviews)

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.

Ballsbridge
Aviva Stadium has some dizzying features to it!

Beggar's Bush

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

Beggar's Bush
Trendy Dublin riverside. Panoramic image of Convention Centre and Samuel Beckett Bridge over the river Liffey in refurbished docklands area

Dublin Docklands

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

Dublin Docklands


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