Serviced apartments minutes from Ballsbridge
Ballsbridge is one of Dublin's most prestigious addresses — home to most of the city's embassies, the RDS, the Aviva Stadium and a cluster of corporate HQs. EirStay specialises in serviced apartments in neighbouring Donnybrook, a 5–10 minute walk from the heart of Ballsbridge village.
For Ballsbridge-bound guests — diplomatic visitors, RDS exhibitors, Aviva attendees and the embassy circuit — our Donnybrook properties offer the same Dublin 4 quiet, the same village feel and the same easy commute, while keeping you a few minutes' walk from Ballsbridge itself.
Walk to embassies
EirStay's Donnybrook apartments are 5–10 minutes' walk from the British, US, French, German and South African embassies on Merrion Road and Northumberland Road.
Aviva & RDS
A 10-minute walk to the Aviva Stadium and the RDS Arena. Ideal for sport, exhibitions, conferences and concerts.
South Docks 10 min
Direct bus or short cycle to the Grand Canal Dock tech corridor — Google, LinkedIn, Meta and Stripe.
Sandymount & the sea
A 15-minute walk takes you to Sandymount Strand for Atlantic air and one of Dublin's great running routes.
Apartments near Ballsbridge
EirStay does not currently operate stock inside Ballsbridge itself, but the Donnybrook properties below are a 5–10 minute walk from Ballsbridge village and offer the same Dublin 4 character.
What's around Ballsbridge
Embassy & diplomatic
Most of Dublin's embassies sit on Merrion Road, Ailesbury Road and Northumberland Road — all 5–10 minutes from our Donnybrook apartments.
Aviva & RDS events
Drop your bags, walk to the match, walk home. No taxi queues, no hotel premium pricing on event nights.
Eat & drink
Roly's Bistro, The Chop House, Mulberry Garden, Old Spot, Searson's and the InterContinental afternoon tea.
Schools
St Michael's College, Muckross Park, Marian College and Lycée Français Irlandais all within walking distance.
Getting around from Ballsbridge
Sandymount and Sydney Parade DART stations are a 10-minute walk, with trains every 10 minutes into Connolly and Tara Street. The 4, 7 and 7A buses serve Ballsbridge and Donnybrook directly into the city centre. The Aircoach to Dublin Airport stops in Donnybrook village every 15 minutes.
What's included in every EirStay apartment
- High-speed fibre broadband (suitable for video calls)
- Dedicated workstation with a proper desk and chair
- Fully equipped kitchen with cooker, dishwasher and full crockery
- Washer and dryer in unit
- Hotel-quality linens and towels
- Weekly housekeeping (deeper clean on request)
- Smart TV with major streaming apps
- Tea, coffee and starter essentials on arrival
- Self check-in via lockbox — arrive any time, day or night
- A local Dublin contact on call throughout your stay
Frequently asked questions about Ballsbridge
Does EirStay have apartments in Ballsbridge? +
Our current stock is in neighbouring Donnybrook, a 5–10 minute walk from Ballsbridge village. For most Ballsbridge-bound guests — embassy visitors, RDS exhibitors, Aviva attendees — Donnybrook is functionally the same neighbourhood with the same Dublin 4 character.
How far is Donnybrook from the embassies in Ballsbridge? +
Five to ten minutes' walk to the British, US, French, German and South African embassies. Quicker than waiting for a taxi.
How far is Donnybrook from the Aviva Stadium and RDS? +
About a 10-minute walk to either venue. On match or event days, walking is faster than driving and significantly cheaper than the surge-priced taxis.
Is Ballsbridge a safe area to stay in Dublin? +
Ballsbridge and Donnybrook are among the safest neighbourhoods in the city. Quiet residential streets, low night-time foot traffic, well-lit, and home to most of Dublin's embassies — which means visible diplomatic security.
What's the minimum stay? +
A 21-night minimum applies, in line with Dublin's short-term letting register rules. Many of our Ballsbridge-bound guests stay 1–6 months.
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