Smotscourt Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Smotscourt
Popular places to visit
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.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
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.
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: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)
Top hotels in Smotscourt
Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
"Loved it"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"I checked into the hotel before returning my rental car. I asked if I could park in front of the hotel while I unpacked the car. I am 82 & was not asked if I needed any help. There are heavy doors from the lobby to the elevators (which need painting) & no automatic way to open them when you have ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Best pillows. Great nights sleep. Property pretty run down. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Location good. Overpriced though."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Very basic hotel"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Clink i Lár
"Nice, clean hostel in a convenient location. The only issue is that the 4-bed dorm I was in had the bathroom and shower in the room. Dublin is a party city, so guests come in at all hours. They take showers and get ready for bed while the rest of us are trying to sleep. It would be better if the ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"If you’re looking for a centrally located hotel in Dublin, this will not disappoint. However, the price does not line-up with the experience and offerings. Think and expect budget hotel experience at a FIVE star hotel price. The bed was clean and comfortable, but occupied 50% of the room. There are ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Smotscourt
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 O'Connell Street and Dublin Castle are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Howth
Unique features of Howth include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Howth Harbour or Dublin Bay while you're exploring the area.
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.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
