Clontarf Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Clontarf
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
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.
Things to do
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Top hotels in Clontarf
Clontarf Castle Hotel
"The building was beautiful and the staff was very nice, but we found the room to be small."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Nice big rooms and comfortable beds. And the airport shuttle made getting to our flight easy. The place is huge and bit loud in the main lobby but once in our room it was quiet and lovely."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"We loved the property, staff and location!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Lovely designed Hotel and room. I wasn't impressed with the Galley idea. Going a 50 yard walk to get a warm cup of tea or coffee in the morning was rubbish. Don't bother trying the TV either, only a few channels worked"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"Busy place, but they manage the volume well"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Clink i Lár
"Says there is AC but it is central and you are not able to control it within your room."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Clontarf
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 O'Connell Street and Grafton Street are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Howth
Unique features of Howth include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Howth Harbour or Dublin Bay while you're exploring the area.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
