Sandyford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide



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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.

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.

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

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

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

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

Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Our pick of the best Sandyford Hotel Deals

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Hotel was great centrally located able to get to everything
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Very nice stay. Staff very pleasant. Breakfast buffet was good. Central location
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great boutique hotel. Breakfast had many healyand delicious options. But the best part of the stay was the stuff. Went out of their way to be helpful.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Clink i Lár
Did not eat at the bar/ restaurant. No basis to comment about the food and bar services.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Clean room. Helpful, friendly staff. Airport shuttle was great. Location is easy walking distance to Terminal 2.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Clayton hotel is great, with an extensive breakfast menu, great food, and very professional and friendly staff. I'm glad I stayed there.
Reviewed on 2 May 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.

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.

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.
