Ballyogan Travel Guide
Dublin
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Top hotels in Ballyogan
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
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Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Good , safe location. Close to museums and shopping, active night life. The rooms were small but well thought out, Quiet in rooms. Short walk to buss stops, including air coach
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
We are so glad we stayed at Ruby Molly. The room was very clean. Delicious breakfast. Excellent staff and very friendly and helpful. Very central location offering shopping and restaurants. Highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Clink i Lár
Was in a great location and good vibes. The room was small but I figured just as much. There
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
The staff were professional, courteous and helpful. The hotel location was ideal for sightseeing, shopping, eating and sleeping. The breakfast buffet was such a welcome benefit.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Point A Dublin Parnell Street
Great staff and in a great locatuin would stay again
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballyogan
Stillorgan
The ample dining options and picturesque gardens are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Crypt Theater or Museum of Childhood while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Stillorgan Station to get around town.
Dun Laoghaire
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Dun Laoghaire. A stop by The Forty Foot or Dun Laoghaire Harbour might round out your trip.
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.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.
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.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Iveagh Gardens or Fitzwilliam Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
