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.

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

From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

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

Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Top hotels in Sandycove

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Did not have breakfast - early flight
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
A wonderful, modern, professionally staffed hotel with good food, in a terrific location.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The bar was fantastic and we opted for the free drink voucher instead of cleaning services which was a great touch. Overall great experience
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Clink i Lár
The breakfast service was really awesome and I really enjoyed the food a lot. The Bar service was really amazing and I want to thank you to Zita, Dearbhla and Assd for being so amazing to me with there service. Ame also the rooms were always clean.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Chambre propre bien situé très bon déjeuner inclut
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Bien situé
Reviewed on 11 May 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.
