Must-see hotels in Ireland

  • Pembroke Hotel

    Kilkenny City

    Wake up to castle views (from some of the rooms) at this stylish, modern and central hotel with a muted moss-green, soft-blue and dark-red colour scheme,…

  • Ceann Trá Heights

    Dingle Peninsula

    An ideal base for exploring the area, this comfortable, modern five-room guesthouse has a great location overlooking Ventry Bay (rooms 1 and 2 have…

  • Arches Country House

    County Donegal

    For a bucolic getaway in a tranquil spot overlooking Lough Eske, this modern B&B has rooms that blend country-house charm and contemporary style, all with…

  • Cove Lodge

    County Donegal

    You'll find subtle floral patterns and rustic charm in the four ground-floor rooms of this tranquil and pretty stone and stucco B&B 2.5km south of town in…

  • Granuaile House

    County Mayo

    This fine guesthouse right bedside Clare Harbour has been accommodating people since 1909. These days it offers smart, bright rooms, a warm, relaxed…

  • Sive Hostel

    Ring of Kerry

    Simple and sweet, this homely hostel has good-value private rooms, some in a cute stone cottage at the back, a rooftop balcony with great views and a…

  • Coffey's River's Edge

    Ring of Kerry

    You can sit out on the balcony overlooking the River Laune at this contemporary B&B with 10 spotless spring-toned rooms and hardwood floors. Cots are…

  • Beach

    County Donegal

    The bright, modern rooms at this large family-run hotel come in calming neutral tones; many have ocean views. You can refuel in its restaurant (mains €12…

  • Tullyarvan Mill

    Inishowen Peninsula

    Set amid riverside gardens, this purpose-built 51-bed hostel is housed in a modern building attached to the historic Tullyarvan Mill. Just north of town,…

  • Olde Bakery

    Kinsale

    A short walk southeast of the centre is this very friendly place that was once the British garrison bakery. Rooms are a reasonable size and terrific…

  • Waterfront Hotel

    County Donegal

    Opened in 2016, the four-star Waterfront Hotel has well-appointed rooms and excellent service. There are calming water views from the bar and restaurant…

  • Allihies Seaview Guesthouse

    Beara Peninsula

    Clean, tidy and basic, the 10 spacious rooms in this two-storey yellow building have an abundance of pine; some have views north over the sea. The…

  • Tree Grove Caravan & Camping Park

    Kilkenny City

    Set in a small park, this well-organised camping ground 2.5km southeast of Kilkenny is a pleasant 20-minute walk along the river from the city centre…

  • West View

    County Mayo

    You'll find lashings of contemporary style in this small inn right in the centre of town, along with bright, comfy rooms and staff who are keen to please…

  • Keel Sandybanks Caravan & Camping Park

    County Mayo

    There are views of Keel beach from this campground, just a short stroll from town. If you're not keen on canvas, you can kip in a four-person caravan,…

  • Island View B&B

    Connemara

    For spick-and-span, bay-view rooms with fresh flowers, a cosy guest lounge, homemade scones and a complimentary afternoon tea, head to this delightful B&B…

  • Willows B&B

    County Donegal

    At the west end of town, this spiffy B&B has comfy rooms and a great terrace and barbecue area with table and chairs so you can enjoy the long nights of…

  • Radharc an Oileain

    County Donegal

    This tidy and charming little family-run B&B with a position by the bay has rooms with plenty of brocade and other satiny details. It's down a small lane…

  • Whitestrand B&B

    Inishowen Peninsula

    Perfectly placed amid the bluffs and hills leading to Malin Head, this comfy B&B has three fine bedrooms. As a welcome you'll receive a hot beverage and…

  • Summerfield Camping

    County Cork

    It's basically the garden of a villa at the west end of the village, but the facilities are fine and the pitches are pleasantly sheltered. Can get a bit…

  • Valentia Island Caravan & Camping

    Skellig Ring

    Set on the southwestern edge of Knightstown, this campsite has good facilities, including a campers' kitchen and games room, and owners who are…

  • Castlecourt Hotel

    County Mayo

    The spacious but still cosy rooms at this grand hotel in the town centre blend contemporary style with classic elegance. It has a gym, a 20m indoor pool…

  • Red Setter Guest House

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    A great attention to detail, with simply furnished but comfortable rooms, and extra touches such as fresh flowers, make this humble town-centre B&B a…

  • Ponderosa

    County Mayo

    Just 400m east of the Louisburgh town centre, this three-room purple-and-white B&B is set in a modern bungalow, with a long front lawn.

  • O'Grady's

    County Mayo

    This cosy, six-room, slate-roofed B&B is near the pier. If you're drenched, dry out around the log-burning stove.

  • Blue Dolphin

    Cork City

    Bright and welcoming, with helpful hosts and excellent breakfasts; one of several quality B&Bs on this strip.

  • Glendalough Hermitage Centre

    Glendalough

    For spiritual R&R, five hermitages (really just plain one- and two-bed cottages) are rented out by St Kevin's Parish Church. Facilities are pretty basic…

  • Ross Castle

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Situated 9km south of Ballyjamesduff, this 1590 castle was partially destroyed by Cromwell but rebuilt by the Nugent family. It's not for the fainthearted…

  • Gogarty's Temple Bar Hostel

    Temple Bar

    Sleeping isn't really the activity of choice for anyone staying in this compact, decent hostel in the middle of Temple Bar, next to the pub of the same…

  • Dublin City University

    Dublin

    DCU's student accommodation is split across three locations in north Dublin – here at the main campus in Glasnevin, and at All Hallows in Drumcondra and…

  • Harbour House

    Dingle Peninsula

    Overlooking the Maharees Islands, this guesthouse is used mainly by scuba divers taking advantage of its on-site dive outfit Waterworld (instruction takes…

  • Glendalough Hotel

    Glendalough

    There's no mistaking Glendalough's only hotel, conveniently located next door to the visitor centre. There is also no shortage of takers for its 44…

  • Travellers’ Rest Hostel

    Ring of Kerry

    All low ceilings, gingham curtains and dried flowers in the grate, Travellers’ Rest has the quaint feel of a country cottage, with an open fire and a self…

  • The Cottage

    The Burren

    You're right at the heart of village life at the Cottage, a traditional, stone-built, five-person terraced home with TV, kitchen, washing machine and…

  • Herbert Park Hotel

    Dublin

    This hotel features a bright, modernist foyer that opens onto two busy bars, and spacious comfortable rooms, designed with chichi New York in mind, with…

  • Western Hotel

    Galway City

    These three Georgian buildings have original period architectural details, with a modern block located behind. The 40 rooms are spacious, with good-sized…

  • Boutique

    Limerick City

    Rotating works of art by Limerick-based Claire De Lacy, a fish tank in the lobby and a glassed-in breakfast room on the 1st-floor balcony set this groovy…

  • Avonmore House

    County Cork

    This grand Georgian house at the south end of town was built in 1752 on the site of a Franciscan abbey destroyed by Cromwellian troops, and belonged to…

  • Davenport

    Dublin

    Recently renovated, The Davenport is housed within the old Merrion Hall, a striking building built in 1863 for the Plymouth Brethren. The new rooms are a…

  • Croke Park Hotel

    Dublin

    Just across the street from Croke Park, the cathedral of Gaelic sports, this hotel targets fans up for the match. The rooms are big, clean and…

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