Howth Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit
Howth Harbour
Explore the waterfront of Howth Harbour and enjoy activities such as running in Dublin. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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.
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.
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.
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 Howth
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
We were only in our room for a matter of hours. Our flight coming in was quite delayed, and we didn’t check in until past midnight, and left early the next morning. It fit our needs completely. It was very clean and comfortable. A great feature was the shuttle bus to and from the airport. Even though ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
This was an amazing hotel and great service. Very clean
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great location, nice rooms, good staff, reasonable price for the quality, what's not to like
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Clink i Lár
Clean pleasant hostel in a great location. However, I payed extra for a city view room and was on floor 5 of 10 which wasn't great.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
The staff was wonderful and very welcoming and I was checked in way earlier than my 3pm check in time slot. The hotel is located in a very nice neighborhood and close enough to the city center and the Dublin must see sites!! Highly recommended!!!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Point A Dublin Parnell Street
Room was small but ok , breakfast lovely and staff very helpful x
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Howth
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.
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.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
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.
Smotscourt
While visiting Smotscourt, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Dublin Society and RDS Main Arena.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
