South Dublin · Ireland
Where to Stay in Ballsbridge, South Dublin
An upscale residential area just southeast of the city centre, home to embassies and Victorian squares.
✦ The vibe
Quiet, leafy, and posh — a refined retreat from the city buzz.
👤 Best for
Couples, business travellers, and families wanting a calm base with easy city access.
🏨 Where to stay
Boutique hotels and upscale chain properties; fairly expensive.
🚇 Getting around
20-minute walk to city centre; frequent buses (4, 7, 15) to town. Airport via Aircoach (stop near Grand Canal) or bus + taxi.
📍 Nearby
Aviva Stadium; Herbert Park.
Best hotels in Ballsbridge
16 hotels ranked by how close they are to Ballsbridge
Arus Mhuire
6.5 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →Stay Planet
8.8 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →Hunter's green
9.4 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →Ibis
9.5 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →Plaza Hotel
10.3 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →Louis Fitzgerald Hotel
10.3 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →Tallaght Cross Hotel
10.7 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →Clondalkin Towers
10.9 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →Clayton Hotel
11.7 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →Citywest Hotel
15.1 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →The Forge
15.2 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →Finnstown Castle Hotel
15.4 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →Lucan Country Hotel
15.9 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →Springfield
16.9 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →Banner House B&B
17.0 km from Ballsbridge
View intelligence briefing →Beckett's
17.1 km from Ballsbridge
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