Dublin Docklands Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
At the heart of the bustling Dublin theatre scene you will find the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Officially the largest theatre in Ireland, its opening in 2010 heralded a new era for theatre – not just in Dublin, but across Ireland. For the first time, the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre allowed exceptional quality local and international theatrical productions to come to Ireland.

Grand Canal Square
Find out about the history of Dublin with a stop at Grand Canal Square. Visit the shops and lively bars in this vibrant 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.

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

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

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

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration

DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Top hotels in Dublin Docklands

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
Nice hotel. Would recommend. The buffet breakfast was good and had lots of options.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
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Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Our room was very clean and functional. Excellent location
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
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Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Rooms were not too clean. Shuttle bus not really orange, and not really running every 20 min. Lady in reception not even friendly.. overal bad
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Clink i Lár
A/C in the room is a complete lie they have a window barley tinted open it was extremely unpleasant to wake up sweating constantly Also a complete scam they run 200ml coke for 3.50 is a compete joke I can walk down the road and get a giant bottle for even less Breakfast was so plain overall just ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dublin Docklands

Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.

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 Royal Dublin Society.

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.

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