Must-see hotels in Ireland

  • Perryville House

    Kinsale

    It's top-to-bottom grandeur at family-run Perryville, whether you're pulling up outside its imposing wrought iron–balconied facade or taking afternoon tea…

  • Ardeen House

    County Donegal

    The warm welcome and homemade scones on arrival at Ardeen House make you feel like you're coming home. Overlooking the river, it has five pleasingly…

  • Orchid House

    The Burren

    All four spotless, contemporary rooms come with sea views at this traditional-style stone cottage set on a working farm 1km south of Fanore. The owners…

  • Lakeland House

    County Mayo

    In this well-run hostel a mini-cinema screens Cong's iconic The Quiet Man film every night. The four-bed dorms and doubles are simple but bright and…

  • Royal Valentia

    Skellig Ring

    Established in the 1830s, this Victorian hotel has been given a modern makeover with 30 bright, uncluttered rooms (some with four-poster beds and many…

  • George Boutique Hotel

    Limerick City

    'Boutique' might be overstating things a bit, but the rooms at this brisk, buzzing and centrally located hotel – with a decor of blond wood, caramels and…

  • Belvedere House

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    An excellent deal, this lovely B&B has seven modern but cosy rooms with antique furniture and subtle lighting, themed around local Celtic history…

  • Lough Inagh Lodge

    Connemara

    Set in huge grounds against a hill, this atmospheric lodge has rich colour schemes, an oak-panelled dining room and open log fires. Several of its 13…

  • Absolute Hotel

    Limerick City

    Exposed brick walls, polished limestone bathrooms and contemporary art give this gleaming hotel overlooking the River Abbey a smart, modern edge. There's…

  • Ross Lake House Hotel

    Connemara

    Undulating lawns and bird-filled woodlands surround this beautiful ivy-clad Georgian house, which blazes red in autumn when the leaves change colour. Its…

  • Olde Forge

    Ring of Kerry

    Fantastic views of Kenmare Bay and the Beara Peninsula unfold from this ivy-covered B&B, both from the garden terrace out front and from most of the…

  • Atlantic Hotel

    County Clare

    In the bedrooms at the grand old Atlantic you’re likely to find mini-chandeliers and leather-topped desks that’d be right at home in a well-established…

  • Park House Hotel

    Galway City

    The lobby in this traditional hotel is stuffed with heavy carpets, drapes, marble and romantic statuary. A former farm-feed warehouse, its bedrooms are…

  • Bregagh House

    Kilkenny City

    Conveniently located near St Canice's Cathedral, this modern B&B is a good bet, with comfortable soundproof guest rooms and filling hot (or continental)…

  • Hawthorn Lodge

    County Clare

    The welcome at this tidy, family-friendly country cottage has a genuine warmth.The three clean rooms with private bathrooms have comfy beds warmed by…

  • Westbrook House

    Inishowen Peninsula

    A handsome Georgian house set in beautiful gardens, Westbrook features chandeliers and antique furniture, giving it a refined sophistication. Cash only…

  • Ballyvaughan Lodge

    The Burren

    Little touches make a big difference at Ballyvaughan Lodge: fragrant lilies, freshly ground coffee and breakfasts that include poached eggs and locally…

  • Emerson House

    Cork City

    Near the top of busy Summer Hill (a steep climb above the train station) is this gay-friendly B&B tucked away on a quiet terrace. The accommodation, in a…

  • Sandymount House B&B

    The Midlands

    Once the de Vesci estate manager's home, this beautifully restored country house dating from 1836 has a grand sweeping staircase, marble fireplaces and…

  • Ard na Breatha

    County Donegal

    In an elevated setting 1.5km north of town, this boutique guesthouse on a working farm has tasteful rooms with pine furniture and wrought-iron beds. The…

  • Oatencake Lodge B&B

    County Cork

    This suburban villa offers superb-value accommodation in crisp, clean, Ikea-furnished bedrooms. The owners are warm and welcoming, and ready with advice…

  • Sheila's Hostel

    Cork City

    Sheila's heaves with young travellers, and no wonder given its excellent central location, but it's also a great choice for family travel. Facilities…

  • Celtic House

    Kilkenny City

    Artist and author Angela Byrne extends one of Ireland's warmest welcomes at this homely and comfortable B&B. Some of the brightly decorated bedrooms come…

  • Nymphsfield House

    County Mayo

    Just northeast of Cong (a pretty 10-minute or 1km walk), in the vicinity of several good B&Bs, this family-run B&B offers a warm welcome and a breakfast…

  • Kilkenny Tourist Hostel

    Kilkenny City

    Inside an ivy-covered 1770s Georgian townhouse, this fairly standard 60-bed IHH hostel has a sitting room warmed by a turf fire, and a timber- and…

  • Hotel Meyrick

    Galway City

    Known as the Railway Hotel when it opened in 1852, and later as the Great Southern Hotel, this stately showpiece looms large over Eyre Sq – rooms…

  • Ben Lettery Hostel

    Connemara

    A peat fire adds to the warm welcome at this seasonally opening, 40-bed YHA hostel. With a tidy, homely kitchen and drying room, it's an excellent base…

  • Inch Beach House

    Dingle Peninsula

    Breezy Inch Beach House is all skylights, sea views, light colours and modern fittings. Rooms come with king-size beds; higher-priced rooms directly face…

  • Michaeleen's Manor

    County Mayo

    One for fans of The Quiet Man film: each of 12 comfy rooms here is named after a character in the movie and is decorated with memorabilia and quotations…

  • Ice House Hotel

    County Mayo

    Up-close views of the serene River Moy estuary are the main draw at this 32-room hotel that combines an elegant restored namesake heritage building with a…

  • 7 Cross Street

    Galway City

    Inside a historic stone building, these 10 rooms are minuscule, so amenities are minimal. But the rooms feature bright fabrics in contemporary shades like…

  • Lakefield Lodge

    The Burren

    Gardens surround this bungalow with four comfy rooms on the southern edge of the village. Conveniently situated for Burren hikes, it also provides a…

  • Annalee House

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    In the heart of the village, this sweet little B&B has three rooms in the main house and four in the adjacent cottage (one of which is wheelchair…

  • Snoozles Forster Street

    Galway City

    Dorms (with four, six or 10 beds) and private rooms all have bathrooms at this sociable 130-bed hostel near the train and bus stations. Continental…

  • Whins

    County Donegal

    About 750m east of the town centre opposite the golf course, the colourful, individually decorated rooms at the Whins have patchwork quilts and a real…

  • Barrowville Townhouse

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    This 18th-century townhouse has been meticulously converted into a classy B&B with seven elegant rooms with private bathrooms. Enjoy local free-range eggs…

  • Savoy

    Limerick City

    This five-star hotel is beginning to show its age and feels more like four-star, but it's smart enough, with comfy king-size beds and a turn-down service,…

  • Dylan

    Dublin

    The Dylan's baroque-meets-Scandinavian-sleek designer look makes for a wonderfully quirky hotel, and a €10 million renovation in 2017 saw the addition of…

  • Anam Cara

    Cork City

    Although it's just a 10-minute walk west of the city centre, this cute little Georgian-style cottage has a homely, country-house feel. There's a busy road…

  • Glendalough International Hostel

    Glendalough

    This modern hostel is conveniently situated near Glendalough's ancient monastic site, set within the scenic Glendalough Valley. All dorms have their own…

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