Explore
After 70 years of welcoming visitors from all over the world to our Fair City – and growing up as a family here ourselves – it’s fair to say that we know a thing or two about the best things to do in Dublin.
With world-class, award-winning museums, historic castles, pretty coastal villages, lively nightlife, and rich culture, you will never run out of things to do and The Sandymount Hotel is perfectly situated to help you explore every corner of the capital.
Whether you’re travelling on business and hoping to see some sights during your stay, enjoying a family vacation, or planning a couple’s city break, we can help create your ideal Dublin to-do list.
Our Top 10 things to do in Dublin:
1. Delve into Dublin’s history & culture – EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Kilmainham Gaol, and the Little Museum of Dublin
2. Relax in the city’s green spaces – St. Stephen’s Green, Phoenix Park, and Iveagh Gardens
3. Breathe in some sea air – along the Dublin Coastal Trail or right on the hotel’s doorstep walking along Sandymount Strand
4. Visit key landmarks – Trinity College (featuring the Book of Kells) and Dublin Castle
5. Raise a glass to Irish drinks – The Guinness Storehouse, The Jameson Distillery, and the Irish Whiskey Museum
6. Hit the town trad style – Temple Bar, Camden Street, and Wexford Street
7. Indulge in retail therapy – Grafton Street, Brown Thomas, and Henry Street
8. See a show – 3 Arena, the Gaiety Theatre, and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
9. Follow a foodie trail – Dublin Tasting Trails
10. Explore James Joyce’s Dublin – MoLI, the Museum of Literature Ireland, James Joyce Centre, and his burial place of Glasnevin Cemetery
Go forth, enjoy and our knowledgeable team is always on hand to offer further advice, recommendations or guidance to ensure your stay in Dublin is everything you imagined and more.
