Ballinteer Travel Guide
Dublin

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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.

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

Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.

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.
Top hotels in Ballinteer

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Staff were awesome Shuttle bus great
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Very nice stay. Staff very pleasant. Breakfast buffet was good. Central location
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Check in was chaotic! The receptionists we’re trying to deal with several different guests at one time meaning it wasn’t a smooth process and mistakes were happening. We tried to check in at 4.40pm only to be told that our room wasn’t ready, even though it says you can check in from 3.00pm! The hotel ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central
Clean room. Helpful, friendly staff. Airport shuttle was great. Location is easy walking distance to Terminal 2.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Clink i Lár
Did not eat at the bar/ restaurant. No basis to comment about the food and bar services.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Clayton hotel is great, with an extensive breakfast menu, great food, and very professional and friendly staff. I'm glad I stayed there.
Reviewed on 2 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 Grafton Street or Aviva Stadium 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 Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.

Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grafton Street and Guinness Storehouse.

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.
