Sandyford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sandyford
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Our pick of the best Sandyford Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Leopardstown
Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was of a really good standard. The pillows on the beds were extremely lumpy and uncomfortable. Just a small thing, but can lead to an uncomfortable nights sleep.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Breakfast was great and bar service excellent. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Centrally located with good facilities
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Lovely room and excellent staff. Never had breakfast and the bar was really cool. Only grumble no guiness(beamish was excellent though) bar a bit pricey
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Clink i Lár
In the 8 bed girls dorm there is a separate shower room and toilet in the room, which is great for mornings. The beds had good privacy too. Very central to Dublin City centre, transport is simple to navigate and everything is very walkable.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
I always enjoying staying at the Clayton Burlington because of the staff. They’ve always treated me well and the location fits what I need. The breakfast is wonderful, which is a great bonus.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandyford
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.
Smotscourt
While visiting Smotscourt, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Dublin Society and RDS Main Arena.
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.
Dun Laoghaire
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Dun Laoghaire. A stop by The Forty Foot or Dun Laoghaire Harbour might round out your trip.
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.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grafton Street or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
