Smotscourt Travel Guide
Dublin

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Popular places to visit

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.

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

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.

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.

Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Top hotels in Smotscourt

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Breakfast buffet display not very nice Great bar!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Both were great
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
clean room good staff good breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Clean room. Great location. Convenient parking at a discount across the street. There is a garbage or recycling facility behind the property and the trucks were a bit noisy. Be aware if you’re a light sleeper. But I would stay here again. The full buffet breakfast is a great spread and only €18.50. ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Lovely hotel. Great location for airport. Staff very helpful. Good breakfast. No gym in hotel
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Lovely hotel, staff super friendly and helpful. Rooms are exceptionally clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Smotscourt

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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