Clontarf Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit

Clontarf Castle
Head to the centre of Dublin for a hint of the town’s historic past at the picturesque Clontarf Castle. Built in the 1830s, this stoic Georgian country house stands on the site of a much older building. In fact, the history of the area dates all the way back to the 11th Century, when the original medieval Clontarf Castle stood here.

Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.

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.

Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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.

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 Clontarf

Clontarf Castle Hotel
Exceptional service and in a lovely location
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Beautifully clean. Staff courteous and helpful. Central location, modern interior.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Easy quick check in. Good breakfast
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Breakfast excellent. Staff excellent,especially reception staff ie Yaria . Brilliant with helping me navigate the internet. comfort excellent. I return here multiple times a year , nowhere better. Maybe the bar prices are too high, which leads us to go elsewhere.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
Our front desk check in person was very pleasant, and we were able to check in to our room a little early which was so helpful that day.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Perfect Staff very helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
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.

Sandymount
Sandymount is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dublin Port and Dublin Bay while in the area.
Clontarf Travel Guide
- Incorporated Orthopaedic Hospital of Ireland
- Brian Boru's Well
- Guinness Storehouse
- Trinity College
- St. Stephen's Green
- Aviva Stadium
- Grafton Street
- Dublin Castle
- O'Connell Street
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Phoenix Park
- Dublin Zoo
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Marlay Park
- Emerald Park
- Gaiety Theatre
- Beaumont Hospital





