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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Clink i Lár
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Clontarf

North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, 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 Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

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, Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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 St. Stephen's Green and Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
- Incorporated Orthopaedic Hospital of Ireland
- Brian Boru's Well
- Trinity College
- St. Stephen's Green
- Guinness Storehouse
- Aviva Stadium
- O'Connell Street
- Dublin Castle
- Grafton Street
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Emerald Park
- Dublin Zoo
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Phoenix Park
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Marlay Park