Ballymun 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.

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

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

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheep Dog Demonstration

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Top hotels in Ballymun

The Metro Hotel Dublin Airport
"Mary at the front desk was so helpful. We only stayed one night before our flight home to the states. Ended up having dinner onsite which was convenient, limited dining options within walking distance. Booked this location because of the airport shuttle which runs ever half hour starting at 4am, ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Very spacious and clean room. The hotel has several on- site dining options. Food was good in both the Italian restaurant and in the main dinner room for breakfast. There is a convenient free airport shuttle which we took."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Great location! Staff was super helpful. Shout out to Kosta for all d the recommendations and the great service! Highly recommend this hotel!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Room was clean. Bed was comfy. The lobby was very cool with lots of picture spots and a bar/resturant. I didn’t stay for very long to try out these places however they looked nice"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
"This was a nice hotel. I am not sure that the value is there however. While it is downtown, the price per night doesn’t quite justify the overall experience. We stayed two nights."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

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Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballymun

Drumcondra
Drumcondra is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Croke Park or Tolka Park.

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.

City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Croke Park and Dublin Port are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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.

Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.

North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
