Ballygall Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Aviva Stadium
If you’re heading to Dublin for a rugby or football match at the Aviva Stadium, then you’re in for a real treat. Situated just south of Dublin’s bustling city centre, the Aviva Stadium is a state-of-the-art, four-tiered sports stadium and concert venue, located on the rushing River Dodder not far from Ireland’s east coast.
Things to do

Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration

The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
Top hotels in Ballygall

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Stayed here a couple of times. Nice hotel, good food selection and the little coffee bar is a gem. The coach to and from the airport is a lifesaver. Overall a good place to stay.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Great location and staff
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Very comfortable, good quality breakfast, and friendly staff. Perfect location.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
The bathroom needs to be updated.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge
Great location, great breakfast, staff all friendly and efficient, great value! What more can I say! Definitely recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
This is hands down one of the best hotels I ever stayed at, and I've been staying at hotels in several cities around the world. The room was spacious, clean and very modern. Bathroom was excellent with a really nice shower. Staff very friendly and service minded. The breakfast had all you can ask ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballygall

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
