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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Top hotels in Sandycove
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Nice little bar in casual settings.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
This hotel was clean, staff was helpful, and the location was within walking distance to movie theater, pubs, restaurants, busses, and city center. Breakfast was good with barista coffee and many healthy options. Fair warning: the beds have split duvets, the balcony was shared with many friendly ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Lovely, modern hotel in a quiet but convenient location. Room was perfect. Staff all super friendly. Small but well maintained gym. Very good buffet breakfast. Can’t fault it in anyway and thoroughly recommend for a business or social stay in Dublin.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
The bathroom needs to be updated.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
We stayed at the Beautiful Arlington hotel right by the O’Connell bridge! Love Live Lived It!!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Great location.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 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.
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.
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.
