Must-see hotels in Ireland

  • Hillcrest House

    County Mayo

    Comfortable rooms and a drying room make this a very good choice for walkers or those on fishing holidays or just touring the gorgeous north Mayo…

  • Ashe Hotel

    Tralee

    Right in the town centre, this contemporary hotel offers good-value, stylish accommodation. Family rooms sleep four; there are also interconnecting rooms…

  • Cois Cuain

    Aran Islands

    You'll get spotless rooms, a fine breakfast and a wealth of tips on exploring Inishmaan at this traditional, whitewashed stone Aran house. It's within…

  • Gurteen Beach Caravan & Camping Park

    Connemara

    In this idyllic spot just 50m from Gurteen Beach you'll find 80 pitches for caravans and tents, a camp kitchen, a laundry, a shop (May to September)…

  • Sunrise B&B

    County Clare

    The setting alone might draw you here: sitting amid rural hills just north of Mountshannon, you can see Lough Derg and the Arra Mountains from the terrace…

  • Wilder Townhouse

    Dublin

    Set in a striking red-brick building, the Wilder has a delightfully quirky vibe, with cute little ornaments and tailor's mannequins in the rooms, which…

  • Achill Cliff House Hotel & Restaurant

    County Mayo

    Sweeping views out to sea – even from the breakfast room – make this family-run guesthouse a great retreat. Furnishings are smart but comfy and the…

  • Intercontinental Dublin

    Dublin

    Formerly the Four Seasons, this seriously plush hotel makes for a decadent getaway. But it's got a fair amount of character, too — as well as a killer spa…

  • Brennan's B&B

    County Donegal

    The welcome is genuinely warm at this B&B, in a beautiful 1860s townhouse run by Kathleen and Francis. Its three comfy guest rooms are lovingly tended to,…

  • Pure Camping

    County Clare

    It's luxury all the way at this boutique campsite tucked in among the Loop Head fields. To spacious pitches, furnished canvas bell tents and four-person…

  • Kingfisher Lodge

    County Clare

    A bit of a rarity: a smart B&B with its own boathouse and deck beside Lough Derg. Comfy bedrooms look out onto almost a hectare of gardens, while Room 3 …

  • Newpark House

    County Clare

    A vine-covered country house dating from 1750, elegant Newpark House sits 3km northeast of the centre off the R352 on 20-hectare woodland grounds. Its six…

  • Ardilaun Guesthouse

    County Clare

    Drop a line into the River Fergus or just watch the sunset from the rear deck of this B&B around 3km north of the centre, off the R458. Pluses include an…

  • Ard Mhuiris

    Aran Islands

    Peacefully situated a five-minute stroll from the centre of town, Martin and Cait's very tidy B&B is last in a line of cottages before fields and then the…

  • Ardmore House

    The Midlands

    Handily located just off Kinnitty's main street, this rustic Victorian stone farmhouse warmed by peat fires has five cosy rooms with brass beds, antique…

  • Clink Boutique Hotel

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    Centrally located near Carlow's courthouse, the Clink opened in 2017 with stylish, well-lit rooms that vary in size (some are minuscule, others spacious)…

  • Cloisters B&B

    Kinsale

    Little touches make the difference at this blue-shuttered B&B near Desmond Castle. Chocolates await your arrival, rooms are squeaky-clean, and the…

  • Kilcommon Lodge Holiday Hostel

    County Mayo

    With a pleasant garden, this lodge is run by Ciarán, an outdoors enthusiast who can organise surfing, guided walks and rock climbing. It has a kitchen, a…

  • Rocky View Farmhouse

    The Burren

    At the heart of the coastal Burren, this charming farmhouse has a guest lounge, four bright, airy, TV-free rooms and views out to the Aran Islands…

  • Glenalla Lodge

    County Donegal

    This lodge, 8km southwest of Rathmullan, sits in a remote and bucolic spot, with four rooms (three doubles, one family room) furbished with tasteful…

  • Renvyle Beach Caravan & Camping

    Connemara

    Renvyle makes campers smile, thanks to a grassy (admittedly exposed) setting directly beside a sandy beach. But get here early in July and August, when…

  • Caldra Bed & Breakfast

    Inishowen Peninsula

    This large, modern B&B has four spacious rooms ideal for families. The public rooms feature impressive fireplaces and gilt mirrors while guest rooms are…

  • Corofin Hostel & Camping Park

    The Burren

    Campsites out the back have nice open spaces, and inside there are 30 beds at this friendly hostel right in the village centre. It has a cosy open fire in…

  • San Antoine

    Ring of Kerry

    At the western edge of town, this spotless and spacious B&B sports a large terrace and breakfast room, both with views towards sea and hills. The owners…

  • Bunbeg Lodge

    County Donegal

    Excellent B&B accommodation is available at this modern guesthouse. Some of the spacious rooms offer good views over the beach to the sea, so it's worth…

  • Crannmór House

    County Meath

    Rolling farmland and paddocks surround this vine-covered old house with bright rooms and traditional hospitality about 2km along the road to Dunderry. If…

  • Garvey’s Inn

    Galway City

    There are sweeping Eyre Sq views from some rooms in this authentic pub dating from 1861. Checked fabrics and dark-wood furniture give rooms a cosy feel…

  • Ryan's Hotel

    County Mayo

    From the earth-tone checked carpets to the sketches of fishing flies on the walls, Ryan's is every inch a Lough Corrib hotel. Add a genuinely warm welcome…

  • Eagle Point Camping

    County Cork

    A superb campground with an enviable location on a pine-fringed promontory 6km north of Bantry. Most of the 125 sites have sea views, and there's direct…

  • Highlands Hotel

    County Donegal

    The Highlands Hotel offers 27 bright, modern rooms with wooden floors and local art on the walls. The restaurant is a reliable option for comfort food…

  • Sea View House Hotel

    County Cork

    You'll find everything you'd expect from an old country house hotel here: aristocratic ambience, tastefully decorated public rooms, expansive service and…

  • Old Mill Holiday Hostel

    County Mayo

    There's an appealing feel to the rooms in this converted stone mill. Dorms range from four to 12 bed, while the family rooms sleep up to four. The…

  • St Judes

    Galway City

    In this elegant, double-fronted 1920s stone manor house, three individually furnished rooms feature antique-style chairs, polished floorboards and…

  • Woodstock Arms

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    This picturesque pub has tables on the square and seven basic bedrooms that are squeaky clean; the triples are particularly spacious. Breakfast is served…

  • Atlantic View

    County Clare

    There's a country-cottage feel to the rooms at this primrose-yellow B&B set in farmland 5km north of Liscannor. Floral prints grace sea-view bedrooms,…

  • Fergus View

    The Burren

    The River Fergus flows right past this 19th-century former teacher's residence, which has six rooms and breakfasts that use organic produce, including…

  • Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

    Inishowen Peninsula

    This rather grand 40-room hotel is set back from the tiny village, with superior rooms looking out onto sublime ocean views. You can treat yourself at the…

  • Old Medical Hall

    Beara Peninsula

    Housed in a former pharmacy store, this renovated and centrally located B&B offers five homely and comfortable rooms with luxury bathrooms. There's a cosy…

  • Trinity City Hotel

    Dublin

    While the bedrooms have a slight corporate feel, the public spaces in Trinity City really shine, particularly the Brunswick Terrace and courtyard garden,…

  • Teach Abhainn

    County Mayo

    Promising a lovely stay on the island, the scenically positioned Teach Abhainn, a working farm 1.5km west of the harbour, has mesmerising views, hearty…

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