Sandyford
Dublin
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.
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.
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
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Top hotels in Sandyford
Clayton Hotel Leopardstown
Location, clean rooms and very good breakfast.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Fantastic experience from start to finish. Free bus to and from made it so convenient. Would absolutely stay here every time I visit Dublin
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
The room was lovely and clean, breakfast was great and central location for is. Staff could not do enough to help you.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Nice hotel will stay again. Staff / customer service sometimes abrupt but overall good hotel.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Conrad Dublin
Was lovely staff where so helpful as always
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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 Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Guinness Storehouse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
