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.
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.
Things to do
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner
Top hotels in Ballsbridge
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
"This is a very nice hotel. New decor, clean, friendly staff and good space in the room and restaurant/pub had good food. Nice that it had a small fridge. TV had good stations, for down time and bathroom was well designed. Fairly quiet as it is not in a busy area, however as most people let hotel ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Nice hotel. Clean, and staff was nice and helpful. Only suggestion would be to have air conditioning. We were there during a hot day."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
"very close to airport and a lot of navette from hotel to airport"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"It had a cool vibe and in a good location to quickly access areas of Dublin. Staff were very friendly. We were able to check in early too."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Large vibrant lobby with a good amount of seating. Well-located in city center. Check-in and check-out are done on a kiosk, but there is staff available to assist. The large bed was very comfortable, but the bathroom was poorly ventilated so it felt stuffy. There was some mold on the grout between ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Bath tub step over is high and the tub can be slippery. Great location as your in temple bar and close to most restaurants and pubs"
Reviewed on 30 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 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 Dublin Castle 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.
