Ballinteer Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Ballinteer
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.
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
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Things to do
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Ballinteer
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great place to stay near the airport and a $35 cab to check out the places in Dublin.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
We are so glad we stayed at Ruby Molly. The room was very clean. Delicious breakfast. Excellent staff and very friendly and helpful. Very central location offering shopping and restaurants. Highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I have been double charged for my stay and cannot get anyone to help. Early check in was revoked. Self checkin did not work
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Biggest plus is the proximity to the airport and the free shuttle service. The room was clean, but only one luggage stand for two suitcases. Had a sandwich at the bar that was good, but the bar/restaurant could have used another helper. Staff was friendly and got us checked in/out quickly.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
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Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
The hotel was very clean and well maintained. Every staff member I spoke with was friendly and knowledgeable. The only negative is that it is a little further from the city center than I thought it would be, but still not terrible
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballinteer
Stillorgan
The ample dining options and picturesque gardens are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Crypt Theater or Museum of Childhood while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Stillorgan Station to get around town.
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Iveagh Gardens or Fitzwilliam Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
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.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Iveagh Gardens and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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.
