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
Breakfast was very good and service was excellent no complaints and not rushed by anyone.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 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
Spacious clean rooms. We arrived at 9:30 and they let us check in early (depends if a room is available) as well as check out at 12. Very helpful staff. In terms of location, you can use the free shuttle to the airport and get a bus into the city but on the regular buses it’s well over an hour and ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
All fine
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
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.
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.
