Sandyford
Dublin



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.

Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Aviva Stadium
If you’re heading to Dublin for a rugby or football match at the Aviva Stadium, then you’re in for a real treat. Situated just south of Dublin’s bustling city centre, the Aviva Stadium is a state-of-the-art, four-tiered sports stadium and concert venue, located on the rushing River Dodder not far from Ireland’s east coast.

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

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides

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

Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour

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

Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Top hotels in Sandyford

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Everything about our stay was wonderful.
Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Fantastic Hotel!
Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
Restaurant and bar are good
Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Clink i Lár
Cleanly maintained and friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
given room 618 only problem lift only goes to fifth floor then stairs up/ rooms clean great outlook from this room / two areas for breakfast the one near check in is slighty better than other area /good staff / We managed to get on street parking just round on next street due to disabled badge
Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Breakfast and coffee were fantastic, room was clean & good. Ask for an interior room away from Fleet St. which stays loud late into the night.
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandyford

Stillorgan
The abundant dining options and colorful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. 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 popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Swan Shopping Centre or Cathal Brugha Barracks.

Dun Laoghaire
The ample dining options and beautiful 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
Ballsbridge is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Dublin.

Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Iveagh Gardens or Fitzwilliam Square and hop on the metro to see more the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.

Sandymount
Travelers come to Sandymount for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while you're in town.
