Ballsbridge Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Ballsbridge
Popular places to visit
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.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Things to do
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Dublin: Generation Pub Crawl
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Giants Causeway & Belfast City Day Tour from Dublin (with Dunluce castle)
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Top hotels in Ballsbridge
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
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Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
InterContinental Dublin by IHG
Staff and service was fantastic, very welcoming
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The staff was courteous and helpful. We loved our room and the view was spectacular!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
The Clayton is my favourite Dublin Airport hotel. Ticks every box
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Sensational
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
I highly recommend this hotel. It’s literally close to everything. It’s so walkable to most major tourist spots. I will definitely stay here again when I visit Dublin.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ballsbridge
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
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.
Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal are top sights worth seeing.
Dublin Docklands
While visiting Dublin Docklands, you might make a stop by sights like Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Grand Canal.
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.
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.
