Carmanhall and Leopardstown Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Carmanhall and Leopardstown
Popular places to visit
South County Business Park
South County Business Park is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Carmanhall and Leopardstown
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Check-in = horrible - we did not feel "welcome" at all. Room - overall, very good - a coupe of issues - but nothing major - just disappointing issues for a 4-star hotel. Bar food - not great - was not hot enough - felt very "rushed". Check-out - whilst not as bad as check-in - it was still not great. ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Parking was off site
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Clean room. Right in the middle of the city.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Clean and comfortable room and bathroom. The lounge area isn’t great and no snacks available outside the restaurant. Not even a pack of peanuts. Only one person behind the bar who has to serve customers as well as collect glasses and clean tables so something suffers if the place has a few ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Fantastic location Everything within walking distance or bus Love that I could open the window, no refrigerator in the room but there is a safe Everything was so clean. But one thing to perhaps update would be the shower curtain, it looked clean just a slight musty scent
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Rooms were so much better this time big rooms. ice and clean Only downside is the hotel is very cold great location to everything hotel staff so helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carmanhall and Leopardstown
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.
Dun Laoghaire
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Dun Laoghaire. A stop by The Forty Foot or Dun Laoghaire Harbour might round out your trip.
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.
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
