Sandycove Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit
James Joyce Tower
Find out about the history of Dublin 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Top hotels in Sandycove
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Great staff, great location, clean property
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Going to the wrong hotel wasn’t a great start, the restaurant manager on Saturday night wasn’t very friendly but the waitress was lovely. Overall a nice stay but please sort out the hotel on google maps
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
The room was cleaned every day yo a good standard. Staff very pleasant.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
A perfect place to stay.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Beckett Locke
I travel quite a bit and this was in my top 5 favorite hotel experiences!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Deluxe room pretty shabby, no fridge in the room, dust in the wardrobe, blinking lights. Old heating unit that didn’t work. For 250eur it wasn’t a very pleasant experience. Also very noisy area. If you have a room facing the street you won’t get any sleep as the party life is crazy on the street. ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
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 The Forty Foot or Dun Laoghaire Harbour 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.
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.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
