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.

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: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

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

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration

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

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great value stay for Dublin where hotel prices can be quite eye-watering!)
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
We loved Sophie! Thank you for your warm immediate welcome. The Marlin was a perfect location, just a few minute walk from Temple Bar scene but just far enough that it was still quiet in the hotel for sleeping. We had a wonderful time and the chicken wings were delicious!! Thank you!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
If you enjoy using the toilet in full view of your partner, with them able to enjoy all the sounds and smells through a glass door, then this is the hotel for you. If you don't then only stay at this hotel if you are traveling alone. Unfortunately they ruined an otherwise perfectly nice hotel by ...
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
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms. Good breakfast. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Excellent
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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 Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park.

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 Iveagh Gardens or Fitzwilliam Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
