Sandymount Travel Guide
Dublin
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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 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

Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin

Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour
Top hotels in Sandymount

The Sandymount Hotel
Desk staff very friendly and helpful. Would have enjoyed more dining options.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
We loved everything about this place — the welcoming staff, beautifully designed lobby with plenty of seating to relax after a long day, and well-appointed, soundproof rooms where we slept wonderfully. The location is also fantastic, within easy walking distance of top attractions like the Jameson ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Having my flight leaving at 7.00am meant that breakfast was out of the question.This being my approx.10th stay,good as always.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I had a very pleasant stay at the Marlin Hotel! Loved the convenient location with easy access to Grafton Street, St. Stephen's Green and many other attractions. Lots of good options for food and coffee within a few blocks of the hotel, plus an easy walk to Temple Bar for even more pubs and restaurants. ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
I liked the fact that it’s located at DUB / shuttle/clean spacious rooms & bathrooms modern/ has a bar ….
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Very happy with our stay. Staff and facilities were great. Easy to get to and from the airport
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sandymount

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.

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 Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

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

North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.

Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Aviva Stadium or Guinness Storehouse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
