Ballinteer Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Ballinteer
Popular places to visit
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Top hotels in Ballinteer
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
My stay at the hotel was great, staff friendly, meals excellent and very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Awesome hotel. Close to everything we wanted to explore. Staff was extremely accommodating.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Very professional front desk / reception who helped us quickly and met all our needs. Our room was very clean and well maintained and very good value given the hotel’s central position.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Great hotel in city centre location. Definitely recommend
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Room was very clean, staff were very welcoming and friendly, lighting was gorgeous in the room and the breakfast was delicious!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Clink i Lár
Room was clean most of staff was friendly
Reviewed on 7 Jan 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 Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall 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 Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens.
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
