Popular places to visit
James Joyce Tower
Find out about the history of Dalkey 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Top hotels in Sandycove
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Accessible
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Clean, fast airport shuttle, helpful staff
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
Walking distance to the air port, clean amenities, food wasn’t all that good, and service wasn’t all that fast, but overall I’d give my stay 4 stars. Some desk staff were very helpful while a couple others came off a bit rude.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
In general it’s great only the bed is too close to the walls that it’s hard to get out of bed.. Staff were excellent, amenities are good, quiet place to stay
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City
Clean room, nice staff.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Mercantile Hotel
A delight of a hotel. Lovely staff, who are friendly and attentive, which creates a great atmosphere. Beautifully renovated hotel with quirky features that make you smile. Lovely room - snug but with everything you need. David, the manager, does an exceptional job of welcoming guests and is very ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
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 Dun Laoghaire Harbour or Dublin Bay 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.
Dundrum
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Dundrum. Top attractions like Dundrum Town Centre and Marlay Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dundrum Station or Balally Station to see more of the city.
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.
Sandycove
- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- Dublin Port
- Croke Park
- O'Connell Street
- Grafton Street
- Dublin Castle
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Dublin Tourism Centre
- University College Dublin
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Phoenix Park
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Marlay Park
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
