Sandycove
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.

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.

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.

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
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Things to do

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Sandycove

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great staff clean rooms all excellent
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Great place, amazing staff!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The breakfast bar had excellent selections each day we utilized it. Everything was fresh and well seasoned. The staff were very good, welcoming and definitely helpful to find things to do. Would definitely recommend to family and friends. Kitty at the front desk gave us some places to visit and would ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Excellent
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Clink i Lár
My locker was broken and was not able to be fixed so I didn’t have proper luggage storage during my stay when it was supposed to be included
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Great central location made it very accessible to transportation and tours.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 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.

Sandymount
Sandymount is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while in the area.

Smotscourt
While visiting Smotscourt, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Dublin Society and RDS Main Arena.

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.
