Explore Our
Local Area
Travel like an explorer, stay like a local with recommendations curated by our teams.
Offering over 80 shops, 20 restaurants and cafes and 14 screen Vue cinema, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre is a shopper’s paradise. Conveniently located on the N4/M50 it’s easily accessible from all parts of the country.
Catch the green Luas to Dundrum Town Centre in south Dublin. Ireland’s largest shopping centre, Dundrum is home to high street favourites, quirky boutiques and everything in between. Refuel in one of the many cafes and restaurants.
Hours of fun await you in one of Europe’s largest indoor Waterparks, where the weather will be great every day of the year!
The National Aquatic Centre features a full day of fun for the entire family whether you make a splash in the cool blue waves, take a thrilling ride down any of the many water slides, float around the lazy river or relax in the bubble bay. There’s something for everyone at the National Aquatic Centre.
Home to the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and with a capacity of over 82,000, Croke Park is the 3rd largest stadium in Europe. The stadium is primarily used for Gaelic games and hosts a number of main sporting events each year including the All-Ireland Club Championships and the All-Ireland football and hurling finals.
Hours of fun await you in one of Europe’s largest indoor Waterparks, where the weather will be great every day of the year! The National Aquatic Centre features a full day of fun for the entire family whether you make a splash in the cool blue waves, take a thrilling ride down any of the many water slides, float around the lazy river or relax in the bubble bay.
Set in the heart of Ireland’s thriving capital city, Dublin, The Old Jameson Distillery captures the imagination and the spirit of Ireland.
Located in Dublin 8 and just a short distance from the city centre, is famous for detaining leaders of the main rebellions in Irish history. Key political and military leaders including Charles Stewart Parnell, the leader of the 1916 rising and Eamon de Valera were held in the gaol.
There is much to explore and see in Dublin’s Phoenix Park including the magazine fort and Prehistoric Burial Chamber; visit the Papal Cross, Wellington Testimonial or graceful Phoenix Monument.
At 707 hectares (11km perimeter) it’s a lot of walking so why not hire a bike or join a Segway Tour?
Áras an Uachtaráin, our president’s official residence, Farmleigh House for visiting dignitaries and the US Ambassadors Residence are all within the park.
We love Dublin Zoo, also in the park, and highly recommend a visit if you’re visiting Dublin with your family.
The hop-on-hop-off bus tours are a great way to see the city in a short space of time. The tours stop at all the main tourist sites and points of interest. Buses depart from O’Connell Street and tickets are valid for either 24 or 48 hours from time purchased.
The National Print Museum collects, documents, preserves and exhibits the history of the printing craft in Ireland.
The Museum has a collection of over 10,000 objects including print machinery and artifacts such as printing blocks, photographs, books, metal and wooden movable type and ephemera.
Your piece of tranquillity, Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley is located on Fonthill Road, a 10-minute walk from one of the city’s best shopping areas, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre. Take the chance to make Dublin your place by spending family days out at Dublin Zoo and Emerald Park - both within driving distance from Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley. If you want to see even more of the local area, we’re conveniently located close to multiple Dublin Bus routes, giving you access to a world of sights, shops, restaurants and hidden gems. Want to know more about the local area? Ask us, we’re always personally glad to help.
