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…
Must-see hotels in Ireland
Doolin
Set back from the bustle of Doolin's main thoroughfare, this excellent B&B looks out onto green fields laced with stone walls. The six large, comfy rooms…
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…
Southwestern Donegal
Flung out on a remote stretch of coast near Silver Strand beach, the Malinbeg Hostel is the place for simplicity and total seclusion (and no wi-fi or…
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,…
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…
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 …
Southwestern Donegal
Just 800m north of town and overlooking the bay, this purpose-built B&B has spacious rooms with pretty floral bedspreads, spotless bathrooms and great…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
Wexford Town
Behind the eponymous cobalt-blue door of this 200-year-old Georgian townhouse, homely bedrooms with a period feel are brightened by tall windows; they're…
Kenmare
Set back from the main road just south of the town centre, this flower-fronted B&B has four immaculate rooms, all with private bathroom, and a warm Irish…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Pared-back dorms with high ceilings and old-fashioned sinks, metal-framed bunks and shared bathrooms give this an old-school look at odds with newer…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
County Sligo
Nestled in the shadow of Benbulben and far from the N15, this farmhouse offers a peaceful rural respite and superb breakfasts. Everything is modern and…
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…
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…
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…
The West Cork Coast
The bird observatory offers basic self-catering accommodation for just seven people (one single, one twin and one quad), just a few minutes' walk from the…
Galway City
In this elegant, double-fronted 1920s stone manor house, three individually furnished rooms feature antique-style chairs, polished floorboards and…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
