Sandyford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sandyford
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.
Dublin Castle
Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
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
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
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Sandyford Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Leopardstown
"The family and I had a great time staying at the Clayton Hotel leopards town. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and modern. The hotel was great and we enjoyed the breakfast especially the customer ordered porridge. Roughly 30 minutes downtown by light rail, it was a great place to explore Dublin ..."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Room did not look like a 4 star nut the rest of the hotel did."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Loud music and extremely crazy loud heavy bass speakers played and vibrated our room until 2:30am every night. Our key stopped working for no reason whatsoever and left us stranded unable to use the elevator or get into our room. Don’t recommend if you need sleep. Don’t recommend unless you don’t ..."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"The room was spacious and comfortable and the hotel itself is modern and well equipped. All staff members were kind and friendly from the reception to the bartenders would highly recommend"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Clink i Lár
"The description of the hostel was right on. It was a great place to stay. We had a bunk room for 4 for our family and while the space was tight, it worked. We did have to rent towels because our space technically wasn’t private. That’s the only misunderstanding and they discounted the towels as a ..."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"I had a great stay at the Marlin Hotel Stephens Green. It’s a stylish, modern hotel in an excellent central location on the south side of the River Liffey, making it easy to walk to most of Dublin’s top attractions. The breakfast buffet was very good, with plenty of options to start the day right. ..."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Sandyford
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Dublin Castle and Grafton Street are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Howth
Unique features of Howth include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Howth Harbour or Dublin Bay while you're exploring 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.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
