Popular places to visit

James Joyce Tower
Find out about the history of Dalkey with a stop at James Joyce Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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.

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.

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

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

The Irish Dance Party in Dublin
Top hotels in Sandycove

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Clink i Lár
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sandycove

Dun Laoghaire
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Dun Laoghaire. A stop by Dun Laoghaire Harbour or Dublin Bay might round out your trip.

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.

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.

Dundrum
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Dundrum. Top attractions like Dundrum Town Centre and Marlay Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dundrum Station or Balally Station to see more of the city.

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 Herbert Park.

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