Ballygall Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit
St. Stephen's Green
Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
Guinness Storehouse
A tour of this pint-shaped hall in a historic brewery provides an intoxicating journey through the making of Ireland’s signature drink.
Aviva Stadium
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
Things to do
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Top hotels in Ballygall
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great place to stay, friendly staff and a lovely clean room. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great location near the airport. Good dining options
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
A brilliant find. Perfect location, friendly staff who accommodated our last minute trip. Hotel has a great vibe in the lobby area, coffee cart and well stocked bar. Breakfast was great, room was clean and comfortable. We will definitely book again.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Room was a good size and very clean. staff were very pleasant and very helpful
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Outside of some room issues at check in --the staff was great , hotel was clean and great location. The breakfast is solid and the lobby bar always had action
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Shower had hair in it. Bugs on the walls
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballygall
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.
Stoneybatter
While you're in Stoneybatter, take in top sights like Phoenix Park and jump on the metro at Museum Station to see more of the city.
Smithfield
Well liked for its restaurants and churches, Smithfield is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Smithfield Chimney, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.
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 Guinness Storehouse and Abbey Street are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Button Factory or Dame Street while you're exploring the area.
Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
