Ballymount Travel Guide
Dublin

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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour

Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Top hotels in Ballymount

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Great hotel close to airport with free shuttle, comfy beds, and great breakfast"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"The staff were very friendly. Met by Kitty McGuiness who was lovely and funny. Easy to leave bags there before check in. Room was perfect, very clean, has what you need and a lovely view of Dublin. The hotel bar was very trendy and nice to sit and have a drink in. The location was great, a 8min walk ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"I’ve clean room with a king-size bed. The bed took up the entire space under the window. The room was adequate and comfortable for the single night that we stayed in Dublin. Nice quiet lounge/ restaurant to enjoy a drink at the end of the day."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"The Hotel is an amazing location, directly in the heart of Temple Bar"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"Excellent place ot stay in center city of Dublin, Staff extremely helpful with every question and search. Meals were fantastic. Cleaning staff awesome paid very close attention"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Clink i Lár
"The location is fantastic. The site was very clean. During busy times it’s easier to take the stairs instead of waiting for the elevator. The breakfast is convenient and decent shall you opt to pay the daily fee. Laundry facility was too much IMO (5 wash 7 dry). Would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballymount

Clondalkin
Travellers come to Clondalkin for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Clondalkin Leisure Centre and Corkagh Park while you're in town.

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

The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Vicar Street and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.

Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aviva Stadium and Iveagh Gardens.

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.
