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.
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.
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.
Things to do
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
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Top hotels in Ballsbridge
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Wonderful hotel, comfortable room and bed, excellent breakfast. Staff very helpful and friendly. Hope to stay again when next in Dublin.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Herbert Park Hotel
Room was very clean Nice to get mulled wine at reception Car park was very easy to park in and good value. Nice to have Herbert Park so close with the market on a Sunday morning
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Mespil Hotel
Comfortable, quiet in pleasant location.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Good breakfast...nice staff
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
"We recently stayed at the Ruby Molly in Dublin and it was an absolute highlight of our trip. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and stylish, but what truly made the experience was Valentina at the reception. She was incredibly amazing, accommodating, and went above and beyond ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Great location, nice room, friendly knowledgeable staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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.
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.
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.
