Smotscourt Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit Smotscourt
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

From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

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
Our pick of the best Smotscourt Hotel Deals

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Breakfast buffet display not very nice Great bar!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Both were great
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
clean room good staff good breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel located close to all the things we wanted to see or experience. Good food choices very close.
Reviewed on 12 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

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Lovely hotel, staff super friendly and helpful. Rooms are exceptionally clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Smotscourt

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.

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.

Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.

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.

Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.

Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
