Ballsbridge Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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

1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour

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

The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration

DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Top hotels in Ballsbridge

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
I had a great time in Dublin and the Clayton Hotel was a big part of that. The room was spacious and refreshed whenenver I wanted. The location is the perfect, close to the city centre, bus stop right outside with several lines. The 700 bus is a direct one to DUB. I will definitely go back.
Reviewed on 11 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
Definitely recommend clean rooms and bathroom , stuff are welcome and breakfast are awesome and delicious 👍
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
My stay at Ruby was nothing short of amazing. The staff were all wonderful from the check-in to the bartenders. The server was really quick and efficient. The drinks were bomb. The room was very clean and accommodating. Every floor has a Gallery which I used everyday. I can keep going but just know ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
The room was comfortable and the staff, both at the front desk, in the restaurant, and on the ckeaning team were warm and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Lovely hotel. Great location for airport. Staff very helpful. Good breakfast. No gym in hotel
Reviewed on 11 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 Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
