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.
Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.
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.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
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.
Activities
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Our pick of the best Ballsbridge Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Great location. Macaroons in the room on arrival, very tasty.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Herbert Park Hotel
Yes perfect
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Great
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Just perfect, they’ve got everything down to a tee! Also so friendly and an incredibly feeling of cleanliness!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Hotel and Room was spotless, amazing location. Staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Firstly Lucia at front desk was AMAZING! She was friendly, professional and pleasant. Our initial room 2265, was big but at 5am I heard the garbage and delivery trucks and the gritting of the wheelie bins. We got moved to a room on the 3rd floor as Lucia made it an easy transition. The hotel is excellently ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 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 Aviva Stadium 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.
