Popular places to visit
James Joyce Tower
Find out about the history of Dublin with a stop at James Joyce Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Tour from Dublin
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Top hotels in Sandycove
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
NiceHotel
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Fresh ginger shots, juices and infused water provided in a chic, comfortable and modern setting. The rooms were clean. The area felt safe and was walking distance to shopping, dining and touring.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Everything great experience
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Just a really nice place. Stay there a lot.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Sandra was so helpful! My daughter and I were given a nice upgraded room and always felt safe! This location was convenient and I would come back again
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Mercantile Hotel
Everything was perfect. Great place in great location. Very friendly.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sandycove
Dun Laoghaire
The abundant dining options and 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.
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.
Leopardstown
Travellers choose Leopardstown for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Central Park Station or Glencairn Station and check out top sights like Leopardstown Racecourse.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
