Sandycove Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The beautiful promenade at Dún Laoghaire lies on the southern side of Dublin Bay. Dublin Bay is a key recreational area, but it is also an important marine conservation area. The shallow bay contains mudflats, sandbanks and rocky outcrops which in turn support a varied ecological diversity. At low tide, you can get a glimpse of the rich diversity of the intertidal shoreline.
The beautiful promenade at Dún Laoghaire lies on the southern side of Dublin Bay. Dublin Bay is a key recreational area, but it is also an important marine conservation area. The shallow bay contains mudflats, sandbanks and rocky outcrops which in turn support a varied ecological diversity. At low tide, you can get a glimpse of the rich diversity of the intertidal shoreline.
Exterior of the James Joyce Tower & Museum in the Martello Tower of Sandycove, Dublin, Ireland.

Popular places to visit

Exterior of the James Joyce Tower & Museum in the Martello Tower of Sandycove, Dublin, Ireland.

James Joyce Tower

Find out about the history of Dublin with a stop at James Joyce Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

James Joyce Tower
Trinity College showing heritage architecture and a park

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.

Trinity College
Guinness Storehouse showing signage and interior views as well as a small group of people

Guinness Storehouse

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

Guinness Storehouse
St. Stephen\'s Green which includes a garden as well as a small group of people

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.

St. Stephen's Green
Aviva Stadium which includes modern architecture and a park

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.

Aviva Stadium
Grafton Street featuring music, street scenes and a city

Grafton Street

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

Grafton Street

Activities

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

AU$146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions

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

AU$135
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

AU$53
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Sunny coastline in Ireland

1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour

AU$254
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour
Titanic Experience exterior in Ireland

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

AU$128
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
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Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

AU$51
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90% of travellers recommend
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
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Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

4 out of 5
26 - 33 Arran Street East Dublin
The price is AU$174 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
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Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

4 out of 5
Stockhole Lane Clonshaugh Dublin
The price is AU$216 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$216
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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Spotless room, very good stay.

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Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

4 out of 5
11 Bow Ln E Dublin
The price is AU$179 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$179
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,799 reviews)
Self check in was a bit of a pain but otherwise faultless

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Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge

Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge

3 out of 5
23-25 Bachelors Walk Dublin Dublin
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Clean rooms but old charm

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Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

4 out of 5
23 Upper O Connell Street Dublin Dublin
The price is AU$188 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$188
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,000 reviews)
rom was excellent service was terrible

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Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
13-17 Fleet St Temple Bar Dublin
The price is AU$189 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
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2 Mar - 3 Mar
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,374 reviews)
The staff was very nice but there were flies in the room and the carpet smelled like mold. I’m not sure how it got a 4 star but it was more like a 2 star hotel. The towels looked unclean. The sound barrier to the outside street was probably the worst I have experienced. I could literally hear people ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Sandycove

The Bandstand at Dun Laoghaire Pier, Dublin

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.

Dun Laoghaire
Suburban campus of University College, Dublin, with modern buildings and natural wetlands

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.

Stillorgan
Dawn at the beach on Sandymount strand in Dublin, Ireland.

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.

Sandymount
Aviva Stadium which includes modern architecture and a park

Ballsbridge

4/5(21 area reviews)

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.

Ballsbridge
Aviva Stadium has some dizzying features to it!

Beggar's Bush

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

Beggar's Bush
Trendy Dublin riverside. Panoramic image of Convention Centre and Samuel Beckett Bridge over the river Liffey in refurbished docklands area

Dublin Docklands

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

Dublin Docklands

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