Clontarf Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.

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.

Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Activities

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin

The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Clontarf Hotel Deals

Clontarf Castle Hotel
What a wonderful place to stay, especially with kids (my experience ). It’s magical & fun to explore & the staff is so lovely. Restaurants are incredibly hospitable & yummy. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Goodexcellent
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Clean room. Great location. Convenient parking at a discount across the street. There is a garbage or recycling facility behind the property and the trucks were a bit noisy. Be aware if you’re a light sleeper. But I would stay here again. The full buffet breakfast is a great spread and only €18.50. ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The 'cosy' room was genuinely excellent, and the bar and seating areas very good also. Only thing we personally would have preferred was to have been able to make tea / coffee in our room rather than use the 'galley' room. Overall without doubt though a recommended place to stay.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Lovely hotel. Great location for airport. Staff very helpful. Good breakfast. No gym in hotel
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Clink i Lár
Good stay. Pretty noisy from the street and people in the hallways. Loved the cubbie style bunks in a 4 person private room. Had lots of hooks, shelves and storage bins. We didn't do breakfast because it didn't open until 7a and often we needed to leave by then. Lots of 20 somethings. Very few ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
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.
