Santry Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.

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.
Things to do

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

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

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

The Metro Hotel Dublin Airport
"Great stay"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Our stay was good overall. Our room AC was not working to the point it was cooler in the hallway than it was in our room. Someone was supposed to check on it, but never came. We went to the front desk to ask about the situation and they offered us fans for night. Which was perfect. They handled that ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
"Very clean with exceptionally comfortable beds and linens. Helpful staff, and a good restaurant."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Great place"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"The room was quaint, clean. The hotel is perfectly located. The staff are amazing."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"The room was smaller than a dorm room. Our feet hit the wall when we laid in bed and there was not enough floor room to open our suitcases. There were moth type busy in the room as well."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santry

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.

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.

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 Dublin Castle and Grafton Street are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Smithfield
Well liked for its restaurants and churches, Smithfield is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Smithfield Chimney, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.

Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.

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