Sandyford
Dublin
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.
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.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
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
City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking Tour
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
Giant's Causeway, The Dark Hedges & Belfast City
Top hotels in Sandyford
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
it worked as a perfect hub for Dublin Airport. Enjoyed the breakfast buffet and thought it was a great value. Would like a lighter option quilt as the one used was found to be a bit heavy for warmer nights.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Very clean. Bed very comfortable. Slept extraordinarily well. Staff was on point, and pleasant. Excellent common spaces with lots of seating, nice lighting and plentiful charging stations. Room size was uncomfortably small, though. Could do with more hooks for hanging jackets, towels, etc. Bathroom ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Excellent breakfast, so much choice. The room was lovely and clean. The cocktails were delicious
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Really nice big bathrooms and very nice shuttle drivers.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Clink i Lár
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Super friendly staff. Great location. Clean rooms. Roomy lobby and breakfast area.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandyford
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.
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.
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.
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.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
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.
