Ballymount Travel Guide
Dublin
Visit Ballymount
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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
DoDublin - Hop On Hop Off - Open Top Bus Tour
Top hotels in Ballymount
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Clean hotel and very functional rooms with around the clock shuttle service to the airport. Front desk was helpful but one of the restaurant staff was a snob and ruined our dining experience. I wish we kept our rental car a little longer because there weren't a lot of dining options within walking ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Great staff , breakfast and good location."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Great stay all around"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"Hotel Riu Plaza the Gresham in Dublin was an awesome place to stay. Not only is it a perfect location, but the room, service, and breakfast was outstanding. The staff could not do enough for you and were extremely helpful and polite. It is a first-class operation that I highly recommend if you come ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Clink i Lár
"The best hostel I have ever stayed in. The staff were helpful, the rooms were clean and the beds were large. The bar also has some great options, alongside a cafe that was open 24/7."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"xxxxxx"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballymount
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.
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Patrick's Cathedral and Vicar Street.
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.
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.
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 Iveagh Gardens and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
