Ballinteer Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ballinteer
Popular places to visit
St. Stephen's Green
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.
Trinity College
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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Aviva Stadium
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
Activities
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Dark Dublin Walking Tour: Torture, Murder and Mystery
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Our pick of the best Ballinteer Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Clean, convenient shuttle Unfortunately nothing around the area but a circle k
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Rooms are very small but they are nice.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
This facility was just renovated. Very nice job what they did. The staff were very kind. Thank you for your hospitality.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Oh yes, I’m not a breakfast person but I did enjoy your buffet. Thank you.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Clink i Lár
It was a good stay of one night.
Reviewed on 14 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.
