Ballinteer Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ballinteer
Popular places to visit
Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.
St. Stephen's Green
Visit the beautiful gardens of Dublin’s most popular park to relax amongst statues of the city’s most famous residents.
Guinness Storehouse
Find out what makes Ireland’s signature drink one of the most popular stouts in the world with this fascinating tour of a historic brewery.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Activities
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
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: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Ballinteer Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Very clean and accommodating staff.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Beautiful hotel, close to town, downside is the bar, lots of staff just don’t want to serve and go missing and leave you waiting
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Everything was efficient and breakfast was good. Location in the city centre was phenomenal
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Has obviously recently been taken over. Beautiful entrance hall and cafe / bar area. Breakfast standard for a hotel and staff very attentive. Room was very clean and comfortable but lacking in character. I think it’s just been done up. Great selection of plug / charging options. Excellent shower. ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Easy check in. Great location!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Great location, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 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.
Smotscourt
While visiting Smotscourt, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Dublin Society and RDS Main Arena.
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.
