Clontarf Travel Guide
Dublin





Popular places to visit

Trinity College
Trinity College offers a welcome haven from the hustle and bustle of Dublin and it is one ivory tower you’d be happy to be trapped in for a long time.

Guinness Storehouse
The Guinness Storehouse is situated at St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. The giant storehouse covers seven floors and is a popular point of interest for tourists - since it opened in 2000, it has received over four million visitors.

St. Stephen's Green
Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.

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.
Things to do

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

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

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder & Mystery

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Top hotels in Clontarf

Clontarf Castle Hotel
Great Breakfast buffet, front desk personel, rooms were also great.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Very nice hotel Very clean Perfect for our group of 3
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Nice hotel!! Great staff. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
The staff was very helpful and friendly! The rooms were clean and the food was wonderful
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
reception staff were very helpful, rooms were lovely and clean.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Clontarf

North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or 3Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.

Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.

Drumcondra
Drumcondra 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 Croke Park or Tolka Park.

Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing.

Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.

City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Henry Street Shopping District are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
