Ballsbridge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
Activities
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Our pick of the best Ballsbridge Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
"This is a great location! Quiet neighborhood, SPAR just around the corner, bus stop right out front. Staff was wonderfully friendly, and helpful. Breakfast is plentiful. Room had all that was necessary."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Mespil Hotel
"Great location by the canal and walking distance into town. Huge room"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Only stayed 1 night, Hotel was immaculate"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"A funky, well appointed room, close to everything, very walkable, very good, friendly staff, nothing was a problem."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"The thermostat did not control the HVAC, properly. We decreased the temperature prior to going to bed. When we woke up, it was smoldering in our room. Miserable sleeping conditions. The shower did not have a full enclosure, which caused water to go everywhere on the floor. Poor bathroom ventilation. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"The AC didn’t work the entire time we were there despite calling about it. The walk to our room was like a maze and with luggage, it was quite a haul."
Reviewed on 18 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 Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Iveagh Gardens or Fitzwilliam Square 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.
