Ballsbridge
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.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
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.
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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Things to do
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner
Top hotels in Ballsbridge
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Very basic standard, felt like a Premier Inn. No extra pillows, no shower caps & had to call maintenance to fix the TV
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Herbert Park Hotel
Room was clean and beds were very comfortable. There was a shortage of plug sockets but we enjoyed our stay other than that.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Good place to crash in between flights. Appreciated the shuttle to and from the airport
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The staff were really helpful, it was a clean and quirky hotel. Great location.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
The room was fine and the staff was nice, but they had no hairdryer or toiletries (lotion, shampoo, conditioner) in the room. Also, they had hourly rates to check in early. Bag storage seemed safe and secure. Location was fine.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Great hotel, lovely room and the staff were fab!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 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.
