Must-see hotels in Ireland

  • Rathsallagh House & Country Club

    County Wicklow

    This fabulous country manor was converted from Queen Anne stables after the main house was burned down during the 1798 Rising. Luxury reigns here, with 29…

  • Aherne's Townhouse

    County Cork

    The 12 rooms here are extremely well appointed; larger ones have small balconies, where you can breathe in the sea air. Rates include a fabulous breakfast…

  • Dooly's Hotel

    The Midlands

    Originally a coaching house dating from 1747, Dooly's has an inviting, homey feel and old-world charm with Georgian-style furnishings, a reliable…

  • Inishbofin House Hotel

    Connemara

    The emphasis in this swish modern hotel is on relaxation: a comfy bed in a serene guest room, in the library, in the large lounge overlooking a cove…

  • Eccles Hotel

    Beara Peninsula

    Just east of the centre, this grande dame of West Cork hotels has a long and distinguished history (since 1745), counting the British War Office, WM…

  • Schoolhouse Hotel

    Dublin

    A Victorian schoolhouse dating from 1861, this beautiful building has been successfully converted into an exquisite boutique hotel that is (ahem) ahead of…

  • Westenra Arms

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    A town-centre landmark, this huge red-brick hotel has comfortable rooms (some with four-poster beds) reached by a lift/elevator, and sociable public areas…

  • An Stór Midleton Townhouse

    County Cork

    Housed in a former wool store, this place straddles the boundary between upmarket hostel and budget guesthouse, offering competitively priced…

  • Listowel Arms Hotel

    County Kerry

    Overlooking the river, Listowel's principal hotel is a family-run affair in a Georgian building that balances grandeur with country charm, with 42 antique…

  • Isaac's Hotel

    Cork City

    The central location is the real selling point at this hotel housed in what was once a Victorian furniture warehouse (ask for a room away from the busy…

  • Grove House

    County Cork

    This beautifully restored Georgian mansion – Jack B Yeats once stayed here – is decorated in an easygoing period style with antiques, and handmade rugs…

  • Lock View House

    The Midlands

    A country retreat 11km northeast of Carrick, this lovely B&B has four large rooms (three with attached private bathroom, one with a separate but private…

  • Brendan House

    The Midlands

    Packed with knick-knacks, books, rugs, art and antiques, this Georgian townhouse is a bohemian delight. The three rooms share a bathroom (allegedly one of…

  • Sea Breeze

    Beara Peninsula

    This grand villa of a place perches above the main Glengarriff road 1km east of town, looking out across the harbour to Bere Island. The residents' lounge…

  • Kilronan Hostel

    Aran Islands

    You'll see Kilronan Hostel perched above Tí Joe Mac's pub even before your ferry docks 200m east at the pier. It's a friendly place with lots of pluses:…

  • Lorum Old Rectory

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    Halfway between Borris and Bagenalstown off the R705, this historic manor house, dating from 1863, sits on a prominent knoll to the east of the road. The…

  • Coomarkane Visitor Centre

    Beara Peninsula

    This lovely rural retreat is hidden away in the Caha Mountains beyond Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve, 6km west of the village. There's only room for six…

  • Gibson Hotel

    Dublin

    Built for business travellers and out-of-towners taking in a gig at the 3 Arena next door, the Gibson is impressive: 250-odd ultramodern rooms decked out…

  • Ballymascanlon House

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Situated 8km northeast of Dundalk on the edge of the Cooley Peninsula, this grand old property (and modern extension) has spacious rooms, warm,…

  • Clew Bay Hotel

    County Mayo

    Some of the small but stylish rooms at this central, family-run, three-star hotel come with river views. Bathrooms and furnishings are first-rate, while…

  • Morrissey's

    County Clare

    Stylish Morrissey's is a coastal haven, a riverside pub with six elegant rooms featuring king-size beds and large soaking tubs. Its restaurant (6pm to 9pm…

  • Slieve Russell Hotel

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    A vision of marble columns, fountains, restaurants and bars, the Slieve Russell Hotel has 222 elegantly furnished rooms. There are 18- and nine-hole golf…

  • Old Pier B&B

    Dingle Peninsula

    With a clifftop setting looking out across Smerwick Harbour to the triple peaks of the Three Sisters, the Old Pier enjoys the perfect sunset location…

  • Bay View Boutique B&B

    Beara Peninsula

    This spacious modern villa on the eastern edge of Glengarriff has been converted into a chic and elegant B&B, with bedrooms that look fresh from a Sunday…

  • Lakeside Hotel

    County Clare

    With sweeping views across the water to the arched bridge and Killaloe Cathedral, this gentrified hotel is surrounded by flowering gardens. The 43 rooms…

  • Stop

    Galway City

    Done up with contemporary artworks, stripped floorboards and bold colours, this design-conscious B&B delivers snug rooms where aesthetically pleasing…

  • Spoon & the Stars

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Rory and Hannah's well-run budget accommodation blends vintage and contemporary furnishings and has a great, laid-back vibe. Rooms range from a double…

  • Annebrook House Hotel

    The Midlands

    Right in the town centre, the hub of this hotel is a lovely early-19th-century stone house. Accommodation is in an annex with 26 contemporary rooms in…

  • St Martins

    Galway City

    The nearest thing to staying with your own Irish relatives is checking into this welcoming B&B. Run by warm-hearted Mary, the impeccably kept older-style…

  • Glen Heights B&B

    County Donegal

    The three rooms are bright and inviting, and the Donegal charm is in full swing at this fine choice run by Kathleen. Your breakfast may well go cold on…

  • Sleepzone Burren Hostel

    The Burren

    The rooms in this modern, friendly hostel set in a former hotel range from six-bed dorms to family rooms that sleep up to five people. Facilities include…

  • Farran Farm Hostel

    The Midlands

    In a beautifully restored limestone grain loft on a working family farm, this independent hostel has 45 beds in dorms with up to five bunks and private…

  • Crawford House

    Cork City

    Power showers and orthopaedic beds feature in the dozen bedrooms at this B&B along with understated wooden furnishings, though rooms at the front can be…

  • Killavil House

    County Donegal

    A big modern villa at the Ballyshannon end of town, Killavil has smartly appointed bedrooms with polished wooden furniture. Most have multiple beds and…

  • Alex

    Dublin

    The first of the O’Callaghan Collection to get a rebrand in 2018, the Alex is a beautifully sleek hotel where gorgeous design meets decadent comfort…

  • Moorings

    Skellig Ring

    The Moorings is a friendly local bar and restaurant. It has 16 guest rooms, split between superior sea-view choices and simpler options, decorated in…

  • Mill Apartments

    County Cork

    These modern, four- to six-bed holiday apartments, on the immediate outskirts of town, ooze individuality. The rooms are beautifully decorated in…

  • Roundstone House

    Connemara

    There are views across the bay from the front rooms of this elongated, family-run inn. All 12 rooms have tea- and coffee-making facilities and subtle…

  • Inishbofin Island Hostel

    Connemara

    A clutch of new glamping pods (per night €50) add a bit of pizzazz at this snug 38-bed hostel, with its six-bed dorms and private rooms with shared…

  • Lapwing House

    Connemara

    Named after the local bird species that breeds on the island, this lovely family-run B&B in a whitewashed building 500m north from the pier has just two…

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