Sandycove Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sandycove
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Activities
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Sandycove Hotel Deals
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The breakfast was not up to standard. There was no bacon, fried or scrambled eggs.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Very clean room, kind of smelled like cigarettes.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
clean spacious room, easy check in. Great location.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
The room was clean and the staff was great! It was quite hot in the room and the safe beeped all night…
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Superb hotel in a great location to explore Dublin.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
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
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.
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.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
