to a True Dublin Experience
Step into an authentic Dublin hotel where comfort meets character, city energy blends with neighborhood charm, and rich family tradition meets modern four-star luxury.
Since opening as a modest four-bedroom guesthouse in 1955, The Sandymount Hotel has grown to become Dublin’s largest, independent, family-run hotel. For three generations, our family has been dedicated to offering warm Irish hospitality—welcoming you into a true home-away-from-home where your comfort always comes first.
Our Location in Dublin
Set in a quiet, leafy neighborhood just 10 minutes from the heart of Dublin City Centre, The Sandymount Hotel offers the best of both worlds: easy access to the city’s main attractions plus the charm of the seaside village of Sandymount, with its famous beach, Sandymount Strand.
Getting around is simple. Just a 5-minute walk from the hotel is Lansdowne Road DART Station, Dublin’s light rail system. In only two quick stops (about 10 minutes), you’ll be right in the middle of the City Centre at Pearse Street.
Local Highlights We Recommend
Dublin has so much to explore, but if you’d like to keep it close to the hotel, you’re in luck:
Sandymount Strand – Take a morning walk along this scenic stretch of coastline and enjoy sweeping views of Dublin Bay.
Browne’s – Stop in for a hearty brunch or great coffee.
BuJo Burger Joint – An American favorite, Dublin style: juicy, ethically sourced burgers you’ll love.
Ballsbridge – Just a short stroll away, this neighborhood buzzes with pubs featuring live music, sports bars, restaurants, and boutique shops. Don’t miss Herbert Park, home to a lively Sunday farmers market.
Helpful Tips for Our U.S. Guests
No hidden fees: In Ireland, all taxes are included in our prices—hotel stays, dining, and drinks—so the rate you see is the rate you pay.
Airport convenience: Dublin and Shannon airports both offer U.S. Preclearance, meaning you’ll clear U.S. Immigration and Customs before you depart. Once you land back home, you’ll arrive as a domestic passenger—no long lines, straight to baggage claim. We recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours before your flight.
Suggested 3-Night Itinerary
Check in to your spacious, modern accommodations. Arriving early? We’ll hold your luggage so you can explore the neighborhood while your room is being prepared.
Unwind at our Line Out Bar with light bites, hearty dishes, and decadent desserts.
Grab a city map at reception, order a cocktail (or mocktail), and plan tomorrow’s Dublin adventures.
Start your day with a full breakfast buffet at Whitty’s, including a classic Full Irish Breakfast along with fruits, pastries, cereals, and smoothies.
Stroll along Sandymount Strand, or if you’re adventurous, take a dip at the historic Forty Foot swimming spot in nearby Dun Laoghaire.
Visit Windmill Lane Recording Studios, where U2, AC/DC, 50 Cent, and countless other global stars have recorded.
Walk back along the River Dodder trail, refresh at the hotel, then head out for dinner and a lively night in Ballsbridge’s pubs and restaurants.
Fuel up at Whitty’s before a full day in the City Centre. Start with the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum, which tells the story of Irish heritage worldwide. If you have Irish ancestry, you can even book time with a genealogist to help trace your roots.
Spend the afternoon your way:
– See the Book of Kells at Trinity College
– Tour the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy a pint with a view
– Discover Viking and Medieval Dublin at Dublinia
– Take a Dublin Bay Cruise for coastline views
For dinner, choose from Dublin’s best: upscale Irish cuisine at Chapter One, or classic pub fare at The Stag’s Head.
End your trip with a nightcap back at the Line Out Bar, reminiscing about your Dublin adventure.
