Ballymun Travel Guide
Dublin
Popular places to visit
Guinness Storehouse
Explore the exhibits at Guinness Storehouse, a popular museum in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Trinity College
Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to Trinity College, a top university in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
St. Stephen's Green
After visiting St. Stephen's Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Aviva Stadium
Catch an event at Aviva Stadium during your trip to Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Grafton Street
During your trip to Dublin, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Grafton Street. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Ballymun
The Metro Hotel Dublin Airport
Close to airport but not over inflated rates
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
shuttle bus handy
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Lovely, clean room with all essentials!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Nice hotel, staff were helpful, room was spotless
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
Room was clean staff friendly polite didn’t use shuttle easy short walk to airport didn’t use air con nice pleasant stay
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Mercantile Hotel
The staff was excellent and helpful and the location was great. BUT . . . we tried to check-in at 13:45 and our room was ready but if we wanted the room "early" there would be a 25 euro "early check-in charge." Seemed a bit Ryanair/Spirit Airlines to me. I get it if the room isn't ready - fine, we'll ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
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.
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 Guinness Storehouse and Jervis Shopping Center 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.
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.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or 3Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
