Must-see hotels in Ireland

  • Waterloo House

    Dublin

    Within walking distance of St Stephen's Green, this lovely guesthouse is spread over two ivy-clad Georgian houses off Baggot St. Rooms are tastefully…

  • Kilkenny River Court

    Kilkenny City

    Higher-priced rooms at this well-located hotel overlook the River Nore and Kilkenny Castle; the bridal suite has its own balcony. Views of the castle also…

  • Skellig Lodge

    Skellig Ring

    Budget accommodation is great value at this modern hostel with mountain and bay views, which has single, double and family rooms (no dorms), including…

  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

    Dublin

    A good midrange hotel with excellent amenities (two restaurants, a bar and a fitness centre), this hotel suffers only because of its location, on an…

  • Skeffington Arms Hotel

    Galway City

    'The Skeff' – a boisterously popular pub-club in the same building – makes this hotel overlooking Eyre Sq a favourite with hen and stag parties, and also…

  • Tigh Fitz

    Aran Islands

    With their striped or floral fabrics, the rooms are simple, but the views are anything but – windows here frame stone-wall-laced-fields, azure seas and a…

  • Clarence Hotel

    Temple Bar

    Once owned by Bono and the Edge, this handsome hotel was the hottest bed in town, but now it's just another elegant Dublin four-star designed to reflect…

  • Dempsey's

    Kinsale

    This basic hostel is nothing special, but it’s the town’s cheapest option, with separate male and female dorms, family rooms, a kitchen, and picnic tables…

  • Pembroke Townhouse

    Dublin

    This elegant boutique hotel in a handsome Georgian townhouse underwent a much-needed makeover in 2019, making it once again one of the most stylish…

  • Spencer Hotel

    Dublin

    This swanky business hotel in the heart of the Irish Financial Services Centre (IFSC) has beautiful rooms decorated with contemporary light oak…

  • Harbour Hotel

    Galway City

    There are views out over Galway's vast tidal flats from many of the 96 rooms in this large, modern, three-winged hotel. Pricier bedrooms boast espresso…

  • Wits End B&B

    Connemara

    With a name like this you'd expect cheerful hosts, and so it proves at this bright-pink, flower-pot-framed B&B. Rooms may be simple but most overlook the…

  • Hotel Castlepollard

    The Midlands

    The closest accommodation to the Fore Valley, this cosy country hotel overlooking Castlepollard's neat, triangular village green has spacious timber…

  • Carrick Plaza Suites

    The Midlands

    Located in a modern town-centre development, the 10 suites here range in size from large bedrooms to full apartments with kitchens sleeping up to seven…

  • Kinlay House

    Temple Bar

    This former boarding house for boys has massive, mixed dormitories (for up to 24), and smaller rooms, including doubles. It's on the edge of Temple Bar,…

  • Doonmore Hotel

    Connemara

    Close to the harbour, third-generation-run Doonmore has unpretentious pine-furnished rooms. Its restaurant (mains €15 to €20) takes advantage of the…

  • Abbey Hotel

    County Donegal

    This serviceable option is on the Diamond, right at the heart of town, with 90 standard rooms. There's a lift for the three floors, and the bar and…

  • Brú Bar & Hostel

    Cork City

    This buzzing hostel has a fantastic bar, popular with backpackers and locals alike for its live music. The dorms (each with a bathroom) have four to six…

  • Dingle Camping & Caravan Site

    Dingle Peninsula

    A 450m walk west of Gallarus Oratory, this sheltered, 42-pitch campground is just a 1km stroll east of beautiful Wine Strand beach. The owner is a great…

  • Ashfield House

    Temple Bar

    A stone's throw from Temple Bar and O'Connell Bridge, this modern hostel in a converted church has a selection of tidy four- and six-bed rooms, one large…

  • Griffin Lodge

    Galway City

    You'll be welcomed like a long-lost friend at this well-kept B&B, situated on a peaceful suburban street about 1km west of the centre. Its eight…

  • Lynch's B&B

    County Clare

    Behind a traditional shopfront, the guest rooms here have hardwood floors, floral bedspreads and matching curtains. It's a quiet place, despite the town…

  • Barnacles

    Temple Bar

    If you're here for a good time, not a long time, then this bustling Temple Bar hostel is the ideal spot to meet fellow revellers and tap up the helpful…

  • Dublin Citi Hotel

    Temple Bar

    An unusual turreted 19th-century building right next to the Central Bank is home to this midrange hotel. Rooms aren't huge, are simply furnished and have…

  • Kinlay House

    Cork City

    This labyrinthine hostel near St Anne's Church (a steep uphill walk with a backpack!) in Shandon has a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Services include laundry…

  • Four Seasons B&B

    Galway City

    No relation to the hotel and resort chain, this Four Seasons near Galway's rugby and greyhound stadiums has just seven light, airy rooms. The friendly…

  • Briar Lodge

    County Clare

    On a very quiet and secluded cul-de-sac some 2.4km northwest of Bunratty, this traditionally styled house with a conifer-filled front garden has five…

  • MacGabhainns Backpacker Hostel

    Kilkenny City

    This tidy little 16-bed hostel is truly a no-frills experience. There can be a bit of road noise, but it's friendly, has a cosy common room and covered…

  • King Sitric

    County Dublin

    This handsome boutique hotel above the long-established restaurant (two/three-course menu €39/45) has eight rooms with views of the port. The nautical…

  • McKevitt's Village Hotel

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    In an epicentral location, this old-style inn's 14 rooms are spacious and furnished in muted earth tones with the occasional splash of vivid colour. Light…

  • Forest Park House

    The Midlands

    Just by the entrance to Lough Key Forest Park, 3.5km east of town, this purpose-built guesthouse has six light-filled modern rooms, including two four…

  • Oceanville House B&B

    The Burren

    With a setting just metres from Ballyvaughan quay, modern, light-filled Oceanville House has views across Galway Bay from the dormer windows in its front…

  • Mount Brandon Hostel

    Dingle Peninsula

    A patio overlooks the bay from this small, simple hostel with scrubbed wooden floors and furniture. Most rooms have private bathrooms. An apartment with…

  • Premier Suites

    Dublin

    Deluxe serviced studios and suites, with all mod cons; akin to an elegant hotel room. It also has serviced apartments in the elegant suburb of Ballsbridge…

  • Castle Arms Hotel

    The Midlands

    Overlooking a corner of Durrow's village centre, this tidy place has 15 snug but comfortable rooms. The bar serves pub standards throughout the day and…

  • Bridge House Tourist Hostel

    County Meath

    Right on the river, this quirky old house has basic four-bed dorm rooms, a couple of doubles and a kitchen for self-caterers. Contact the hostel in…

  • Station House

    County Donegal

    Conveniently located in the centre of town but right on a busy corner, this large, modern hotel has 81 red-hued, wood-floored rooms with low lighting and…

  • An Gleann B&B

    County Clare

    The warm welcome is a major draw at this four-room B&B 1.7km southeast of the centre along the R474. Some of its five clean rooms have rural views;…

  • Station House

    County Clare

    Set 500m southeast of the centre, with loads of parking space, this comfy B&B has friendly owners, spacious old-fashioned rooms and triple-glazed windows.

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