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.
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.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
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.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Things to do
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Top hotels in Ballsbridge
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
The room was comfortable and the gym was better than expected. The hotel was a bit outside the city center, about 15-20 mins walk.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Herbert Park Hotel
We were lucky to be upgraded on arrival from a king room to an apartment which was really well kitted out to such an extent we cooked our own breakfast. Such a great couple of days and the hotel is in a really good spot
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Very convenient to the airport.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
great location
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
The breakfast bar had excellent selections each day we utilized it. Everything was fresh and well seasoned. The staff were very good, welcoming and definitely helpful to find things to do. Would definitely recommend to family and friends. Kitty at the front desk gave us some places to visit and would ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Excellent
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballsbridge
Smotscourt
While visiting Smotscourt, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Dublin Society and RDS Main Arena.
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.
