What's Ballsbridge Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Ballsbridge, especially its shops and live music. Make sure to enjoy this family-friendly neighborhood's great bars and restaurants. Plan a fun excursion to Aviva Stadium and Dublin Port. There's plenty more to see, including Grand Canal and Herbert Park.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Ballsbridge?

We have 91 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top lodging choices in Ballsbridge:

Aberdeen Lodge

4-star guesthouse with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Garden • Central location

Butlers Townhouse

Upscale guesthouse

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Ariel House

Upscale guesthouse

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

Riverfront hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Café • Terrace • Central location

Roxford Lodge Hotel

Victorian hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

How to Get to Ballsbridge

Ballsbridge is located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the heart of Sandymount.

Flying to:

• • Dublin Airport (DUB), 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Ballsbridge

Traveling to Ballsbridge by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

• • Dublin Sandymount Station
• • Dublin Lansdowne Road Station

Things to See and Do in and around Ballsbridge

What to See in Ballsbridge

• • Aviva Stadium
• • Dublin Port
• • Grand Canal
• • Herbert Park
• • Sandymount Beach

Things to Do near Ballsbridge:

• • National Print Museum (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
• • Bord Gáis Energy Theatre (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
• • 3Arena (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
• • Grafton Street (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)
• • O'Connell Street (2 mi/3.2 km away)

Other Popular Ballsbridge Attractions

• • Dublin Bay
• • RDS Main Arena

When Is the Best Time to Visit Sandymount?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 57°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 41°F)
• • Rainiest months: August, December, September, January (average 3 inches of rainfall)