Ballymun Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Trinity College

Trinity College

4.5/5(108 reviews)

Explore Dublin’s literary and architectural past or simply stroll around the open spaces of Ireland’s leading higher education institution, in the heart of the city.

Trinity College
St. Stephen's Green

St. Stephen's Green

4.5/5(109 reviews)

After working your way up Grafton Street’s high end stops and eateries, step into St Stephen’s Green - an oasis of calm in the centre of Ireland’s bustling capital.

St. Stephen's Green
Guinness Storehouse

Guinness Storehouse

4.5/5(79 reviews)

Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.

Guinness Storehouse
Dublin Port

Dublin Port

4/5(8 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Dublin Port
Croke Park

Croke Park

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Croke Park
Aviva Stadium

Aviva Stadium

4/5(11 reviews)

Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.

Aviva Stadium

Activities

Picture 7 for Activity Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

AU$53
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

AU$59
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise

Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise

AU$38
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

AU$154
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin

The Irish Dance Party in Dublin

AU$44
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin
Howth Coastal Boat Tour

Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)

AU$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)
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Our pick of the best Ballymun Hotel Deals

The Metro Hotel Dublin Airport

The Metro Hotel Dublin Airport

4 out of 5
Santry Cross, Ballymun Road, Dublin, Dublin
The price is AU$265 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$265
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Underground secure parking provided but instructions not clear on how to access both it and the hotel after parking. Front desk seemed disinterested. Room was clean and functional, bathroom was clean and shower was fantastic. Attached restaurant was average. Did its job as an Airport Hotel"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

The Metro Hotel Dublin Airport
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

4 out of 5
26 - 33 Arran Street East, Dublin
The price is AU$281 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$281
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dublin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,074 reviews)
"I really liked the bed and I’m sort of picky and usually can’t sleep well in hotels. This bed was very comfortable. I loved the lobby and the fact that you could hang out or have a drink or whatever. Casual, clean, friendly and fun."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

4 out of 5
Stockhole Lane, Swords, Clonshaugh, Dublin
The price is AU$279 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$279
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Clonshaugh. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,730 reviews)
"Another very enjoyable stay. Room was very clean and comfirtable and the food was great. And all the staff were lovely as always."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

4 out of 5
11 Bow Ln E, Dublin
Fully refundable
The price is AU$239 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$239
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,234 reviews)
"Super comfy bed & nice room. Staff was excellent for check in, in the restaurant / coffee shop, and for luggage storage."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
The Mercantile Hotel

The Mercantile Hotel

3 out of 5
28 Dame Street, Dublin, Dublin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$276 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$276
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"The location is perfect if you are wanting to explore Temple Bar! You can definitely hear people partying pretty late but that didn’t bother us, it comes with the location. The room is also quite small but my partner and I are both on the smaller side so we were good with that too. In addition, the ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

The Mercantile Hotel
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport

Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport

4 out of 5
Dublin Airport, Corballis, Dublin
The price is AU$292 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$292
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Corballis. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,214 reviews)
"Rooms were nice. Location was very convenient for airport travellers (walking toTerminal2 and Rental Cars). However you could get easily lost due to the many long aisles. Also some doors were locked which made navigation even more complicated."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Ballymun

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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.

Drumcondra
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City Centre Dublin

4/5(286 area reviews)

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

City Centre Dublin
Old Jameson Distillery which includes signage

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.

Smithfield
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Temple Bar

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

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.

Temple Bar
Christ Church Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects

Dublin 8

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

Dublin 8
The Convention Centre Dublin which includes a city and modern architecture

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.

North Wall

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