Clontarf Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit

Clontarf Castle
Head to the centre of Dublin for a hint of the town’s historic past at the picturesque Clontarf Castle. Built in the 1830s, this stoic Georgian country house stands on the site of a much older building. In fact, the history of the area dates all the way back to the 11th Century, when the original medieval Clontarf Castle stood here.

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.

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

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.

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

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.
Things to do

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

Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour

DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Top hotels in Clontarf

Clontarf Castle Hotel
Staff were super welcoming and helpful. They made sure our one night stay after our red eye flight extra comfortable.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Yes clean room,great dtaff, friendly service
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Lovely, clean room with all essentials!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Just a really nice place. Stay there a lot.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
Clean, tidy but showing its age. Food was good but expensive
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

The Mercantile Hotel
Night staff very good to deal with. Great location
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Clontarf

North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or 3Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.

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

Drumcondra
Drumcondra is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Croke Park or Tolka Park.

Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing.

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

City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Jervis Shopping Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.






