Clontarf Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Clontarf Castle
Head to the centre of Dublin for a hint of the town’s historic past at the picturesque Clontarf Castle. Built in the 1830s, this stoic Georgian country house stands on the site of a much older building. In fact, the history of the area dates all the way back to the 11th Century, when the original medieval Clontarf Castle stood here.
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
Trinity College
Explore Dublin’s literary and architectural past or simply stroll around the open spaces of Ireland’s leading higher education institution, in the heart of the city.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
St. Stephen's Green
After working your way up Grafton Street’s high end stops and eateries, step into St Stephen’s Green - an oasis of calm in the centre of Ireland’s bustling capital.
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.
Activities
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Giant's Causeway, The Dark Hedges & Belfast City
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Our pick of the best Clontarf Hotel Deals
Clontarf Castle Hotel
Clean and comfortable, beautifully decorated, service was fine. Fun place to stay on our last night in Ireland!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Facilities were A1! The parking situation not so much
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Friendly staff, very busy hotel. Expensive meal in the Italian restaurant. Lots of parking and roo nice and quiet.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
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Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
Our front desk check in person was very pleasant, and we were able to check in to our room a little early which was so helpful that day.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Wonderful stay, great location and easy to get to from the airport (used Dublin express). We also used this hotels day use when we had a layover in Dublin which was great to get some rest after a red eye fliy. Hotel bar has excellent food and service. Would stay again in the future.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Clontarf
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or 3Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
Drumcondra
Drumcondra is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Croke Park or Tolka Park.
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.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
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.
