Drumcondra Travel Guide
Dublin
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
Things to do
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin
Top hotels in Drumcondra
Dublin Skylon Hotel
The location of this hotel checked all of the boxes for us. This hotel was easily accessible on the bus line and had parking, a grocery store nearby and friendly, helpful staff! We did not eat on the premises but there seemed to be many who did.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Croke Park Hotel
Great hotel spacious rooms with really helpful staff
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Excellent all around!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great location. The hotel was very cozy. I was disappointed that the room did not have a fridge or microwave. Everything else was great.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I’ve stayed at the Marlin around six times now it’s a lovely hotel in a great location. However they are obsessed with trying to get more money out of you. The 11am checkout is too early but they want you to buy a ‘snooze package’ which are advertised all over to stay longer. Check in is 3pm, they’ll ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Great hotel and staff were nice.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Drumcondra
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 Henry Street Shopping District and Abbey Street are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
Stoneybatter
While you're in Stoneybatter, take in top sights like Collins Barracks and jump on the metro at Museum Station to see more of the city.
