Ballymun
Dublin
Popular places to visit
Guinness Storehouse
A tour of this pint-shaped hall in a historic brewery provides an intoxicating journey through the making of Ireland’s signature drink.
Trinity College
Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
St. Stephen's Green
Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.
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.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
Things to do
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Ballymun Hotel Deals
The Metro Hotel Dublin Airport
Very clean and friendly staff. Amenities are quite new and modern. Free shuttle bus to the airport.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Room and staff wereoutstading
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Room was great, staff friendly, and the vibe was chill. No issues whatsoever.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Our stay was lovely. The room was clean and spacious. We arrived early expecting to just leave our luggage, and the staff made accommodations to get us an early check-in. Breakfast was delicious, with sweets and savory options and fresh coffee. There was a bus to and from the airport with a station ...
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Staff are very friendly and attentive. Rooms are small but cosy, the safe is small so can’t hold a laptop. Good coffee making facilities and complimentary bottles of water. The location is great and the bar etc is very nice.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Great location, clean and tidy hotel. Good amenities. Good value
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Ballymun
Drumcondra
Drumcondra is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Croke Park and Tolka Park while in the area.
City Centre Dublin
Guinness Storehouse and Abbey Street are a few top attractions in City Centre Dublin. Hop around the city on the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums, and great live music.
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
Dublin's cultural hub boasts institutions like the Irish Film Institute and Temple Bar Gallery, while offering vibrant nightlife with various nightclubs, pubs, and restaurants. Explore Meetinghouse Square and Temple Bar Square during your stay.
North Wall
If you're spending time in North Wall, check out sights like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or 3Arena and hop on the metro to see more the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
Dublin 8
Historic postal district, Dublin 8 boasts hipster cafes, cocktail bars, and family-friendly restaurants amidst notable buildings like Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
