Sandyford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sandyford
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 & Mystery
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Sandyford Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Fabulous
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
My only discomfort was the lumpy mattress, I believe it was memory foam and it had two deep impressions and a big bump in the midsection so you couldn’t lay in the middle of the bed. I loved everything else.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Ideal location for the price, clean room, friendly staff, perfect for a few nights!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Hotel is located in a very busy area of downtown Dublin. While it gives easy access to lots of attractions, it makes arriving and parking tricky. They offer validated parking, just be aware certain garages are not open 24/7 (in case of early flight for example). We were pleasantly surprised by how ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Very lovely hotel, staff was courteous and helpful. Great location to be in walking distance to many sights in Dublin. Also easy access by air coach to and from the airport.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandyford
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
