Ballymun Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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 Ballymun Hotel Deals

The Metro Hotel Dublin Airport
Fantastic hotel near airport. Went to autobahn restaurant a short ride away and next morning used their airport shuttle. Very nice hotel.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Airport shuttle easy to find. Great hotel to stay in but far from other places.
Reviewed on 5 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
Other neighbourhoods around Ballymun

Drumcondra
Drumcondra is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Croke Park or Tolka Park.

Stoneybatter
While you're in Stoneybatter, take in top sights like Phoenix Park and jump on the metro at Museum Station to see more of the city.

City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Croke Park and Guinness Storehouse are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Smithfield
Well liked for its restaurants and churches, Smithfield is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Smithfield Chimney, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.

Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.

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.
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