Carmanhall and Leopardstown Travel Guide
Dublin


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Popular places to visit

South County Business Park
South County Business Park is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

St. Stephen's Green
Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.

Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.

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.

Aviva Stadium
If you’re heading to Dublin for a rugby or football match at the Aviva Stadium, then you’re in for a real treat. Situated just south of Dublin’s bustling city centre, the Aviva Stadium is a state-of-the-art, four-tiered sports stadium and concert venue, located on the rushing River Dodder not far from Ireland’s east coast.

Guinness Storehouse
A tour of this pint-shaped hall in a historic brewery provides an intoxicating journey through the making of Ireland’s signature drink.
Things to do

From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides

Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Top hotels in Carmanhall and Leopardstown

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
The Clayton Hotel fit the bill in so many ways: proximity to the airport (and shuttle service!), restaurants onsite (The Italian was delicious!!), friendly & helpful staff and a most comfortable room! Be aware there is no a/c, but you can open your window, although it is only for a couple of inches. ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Clean room and hotel is very walkable to explore in Dublin!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Very clean rooms. Staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Rooms were not too clean. Shuttle bus not really orange, and not really running every 20 min. Lady in reception not even friendly.. overal bad
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

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Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
The room was super clean the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carmanhall and Leopardstown

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.

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.

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 Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.

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.

Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
