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 Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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.
Things to do
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
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Sandyford
Clayton Hotel Leopardstown
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Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Hotel is really beautiful and has a real Vibe!! Rooms are spacious and sparkling clean. Kevin in staff was excellent!! So warm and welcoming!! Hotel is on a quiet street, but not too far from the city center and easy to n as navigate to activities!!
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Nice room. All good. We’ll be back.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
I liked the fact that it’s located at DUB / shuttle/clean spacious rooms & bathrooms modern/ has a bar ….
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
In general it’s great only the bed is too close to the walls that it’s hard to get out of bed.. Staff were excellent, amenities are good, quiet place to stay
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City
Clean room, nice staff.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
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.
Dundrum
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Dundrum. Top attractions like Dundrum Town Centre and Marlay Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dundrum Station or Balally Station to see more of the city.
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 Cathal Brugha Barracks or Swan Shopping Centre.
Dun Laoghaire
The ample dining options and beautiful 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.
Ballsbridge
Ballsbridge is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society, 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 Aviva Stadium or Guinness Storehouse and hop on the metro to see more the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
