Ballinteer 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.

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 Ballinteer

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Great service and comfortable rooms."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Perfectly located hotel. The cosy room was just perfect for us. Best value for your buck in Dublin imo!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"This is a very functional hotel. It is located in a great location and is very good if you don’t intend to spend much time in your room beyond sleeping. However the beds are not the most comfortable so be prepared for that."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"The AC didn’t work the entire time we were there despite calling about it. The walk to our room was like a maze and with luggage, it was quite a haul."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

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Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
"Property in rough condition. Rooms not comfortable and very worn out. Way too expensive for what it offers"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballinteer

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.

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.

Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Royal Dublin Society and Herbert Park.

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.

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.
