Ballsbridge Travel Guide
Dublin





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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.

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.

Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.

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.
Things to do

Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin

City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking Tour

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour

Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin

Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Top hotels in Ballsbridge

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
"Clean hotel, daily maid service and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Hotel appears to be state of the art very clean. Nice rooms with comfortable beds and air-conditioning. Ample parking garage attached."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"We had a great stay at the Ruby Molly Hotel in Dublin. The hotel was very clean and well maintained throughout our visit. The staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and always willing to assist with anything we needed. They helped arrange taxis for us to get to our rugby game at Aviva Stadium and ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Loved the location, excellent to be able to wander around the city and be back at your room in no time at all without having to hop into a taxi to get back to your hotel. Staff were super friendly and attentive, the only minor complaint would be the layout of the room and the tiny window with a view ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Bath tub step over is high and the tub can be slippery. Great location as your in temple bar and close to most restaurants and pubs"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Clink i Lár
"This was a great hostel. Close to everything, clean, friendly staff... the 4 bunk room with the private bath was perfect for us. Loved the fact the toilet and shower are different rooms, but each has a sink."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
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 Grafton Street or Dublin Castle 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 Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
