Sandycove Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 top-notch restaurants while you're in the 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.
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: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
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
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Sandycove Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
My stay at the Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport was excellent and exceeded my expectations. The room was modern, very clean, and extremely comfortable. The bed was fantastic — I slept wonderfully after a long flight. The breakfast is one of the highlights of this hotel. It was excellent, with a wide ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Well located. Room clean but small. Housekeeping can be improved . Front desk staffs were helpful and nice.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
We loved the location of this hotel. It was within easy walking distance of many tourist sights but not in the hustle and bustle where noise could be an issue. The location was very quiet.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Clink i Lár
Cleanly maintained and friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
given room 618 only problem lift only goes to fifth floor then stairs up/ rooms clean great outlook from this room / two areas for breakfast the one near check in is slighty better than other area /good staff / We managed to get on street parking just round on next street due to disabled badge
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Breakfast and coffee were fantastic, room was clean & good. Ask for an interior room away from Fleet St. which stays loud late into the night.
Reviewed on 12 May 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 The Forty Foot or Dun Laoghaire Harbour 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.
Sandymount
Sandymount is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while in the area.
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.
