Galway City
Housed in a converted medieval building, bright, well-run Snoozles has clean rooms and an epicentral location surrounded by pubs. There's a spacious self…
Must-see hotels in Ireland
Connemara
Close to the Letterfrack crossroads, this stone-fronted hostel has spacious dorms as well as private rooms with their own bathrooms. There's a big self…
County Donegal
In the town centre, the Central is an adventure – no matter where your room is located in this rambling collection of buildings, you'll take a lift and…
Kenmare
You'll be hard-pushed to find better value than this central B&B with eight comfy rooms and a lounge/library with free tea and coffee, but the trade-off…
The Midlands
If you want to stay near the ruins, this is your best option, just 1.7km southwest. It has cosy rooms, comfy beds (warmed by electric blankets), a…
Southwestern Donegal
This rustic, well-run IHH hostel is set on a hilly, windy and dramatic site on a working farm. It has 32 beds in 10 comfortable rooms with private…
Galway City
The Residence is surrounded by Quay St's music-filled pubs. Its 20 rooms are small but strikingly decorated, with street-art-style murals above the beds…
The West Cork Coast
Behind a vintage exterior beats the heart of a classic old-fashioned hotel. Rooms are straightforward, but service is friendly and you can't beat the…
County Tipperary
Clean, contemporary lines and dark wood contrasting with light walls give this restored, centrally located Georgian townhouse an elegant ambience. Rooms…
County Clare
Follow the red tartan carpet to 20 contemporary rooms in an old cherry-coloured building in Kilkee's heart. Local producers, including the butcher run by…
County Tipperary
Up a pine-forested lane from the R663, a 1928 hunting lodge has been turned into an atmospheric woodland retreat. There are 29 rooms with king-size beds…
Beara Peninsula
Opened in 2017, this bright and attractive hostel is right in the centre of the village, and has a six- and a 10-bed dorm, four twins and a three-bed,…
County Cork
Comfortable and cosy rather than lush and luxurious, the bedrooms at this country hotel make up for in views what they might lack in historical atmosphere…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Minimalist rooms at this slick riverside hotel are bathed in light and decked out with designer furniture and cool gadgets. There's a stylish bar and a…
Cobh
The four rooms at this boutique guesthouse in Cobh's town centre are fresh and contemporary with handmade furniture, pure-wool blankets and rain showers…
County Cork
On a working farm, this lovely house has three antique-filled, flower-themed bedrooms. Hostess Violet's breakfast is gourmet standard (hot potato cakes…
County Cork
This 19th-century farmhouse has been lovingly restored and extended to create a warm and welcoming B&B, with homely bedrooms, a wood-burning stove in the…
Ballinacourty House Camping Park & B&B
County Tipperary
Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Galtee Hills, this attractive site is 10km west from Bansha. It has excellent facilities, as well as a fine…
County Donegal
This combined pub-restaurant-guesthouse perches on the hillside above the bay. It's justifiably popular for its excellent food and sweeping views (room 4…
The Burren
In an 1840s roadside mansion, Wild Honey has 14 stylish rooms, some opening onto private terraces overlooking the gardens. Its acclaimed restaurant (three…
County Waterford
This large, 24-room Georgian B&B is on a quiet street, but close to the city centre. It is well run by a couple of Londoners, and the rooms are spick and…
Ring of Kerry
Just 1.6km southeast of Caherdaniel, this year-round campground has a superb setting right on the rocky waterfront with front-row sunset views. From June…
Aran Islands
You won't have time to lose your sea legs on the 50m walk from the ferry to this two-storey inn set on a small rise. The 12 rooms are decorated in rich…
County Mayo
A haven of calm, Macalla Farm is an organic oasis in the northeast of the island. It offers lessons and retreats focusing on yoga, mindfulness, natural…
County Wexford
A strutting rooster serves as an alarm clock at Brian and Jenny's remote hilltop farm. The two well-priced self-catering cottages are located in the…
Southwestern Donegal
This large place in peaceful Malinmore is a good choice, with a large variety of rooms from small but serviceable singles to larger doubles, twins and…
County Clare
The Strand is aptly named: it's directly across from the beach with superb views of the sand. The six bedrooms are simply decorated, but cheerful and well…
Kenmare
Perfectly located in a Georgian townhouse, this hostel is fitted out with quality furnishings and equipment – there's even an Aga cooker in the kitchen –…
County Galway
Set in a storybook garden where ducks and chickens roam, this 18th-century thatched cottage has cosy rooms with private bathrooms. The wonderfully warm,…
The Midlands
Right by the riverfront, Cryan's is popular with boaters as well as tourists. The modern facade is nothing special, but the 24 rooms are large and well…
County Mayo
Landscaped parkland, spacious pitches and a wealth of facilities, including tennis courts, football areas and a games room, make this campground some 3km…
Coach House at Butlerstown Castle
County Waterford
Dating from the 19th century, this stone-built B&B is as appealing inside as it is out, with deep, studded-leather armchairs to sink into, toasty open…
Ring of Kerry
The pick of Waterville's B&Bs is the contemporary Brookhaven House, run by a friendly family. Spick-and-span rooms with views towards either Waterville…
Katie O'Connor's Holiday Hostel
County Clare
Dating from the 18th century, this tall townhouse once belonged to the powerful Vandeleur family. Today it's a well-equipped IHH-affiliated hostel with…
County Cork
This warm and welcoming hotel has an unbeatable location on the attractive village square right beside the entrance to Blarney Castle. Tastefully…
County Mayo
Tucked away in the fishing village of Dooega, whitewashed Lavelles is a great getaway. The five newer rooms are nicest and have views down to the water…
County Donegal
This hostel is close to the centre of town, along the road near the bus station. It's a modern bungalow with accommodation to match, from a dorm with…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Bordering the Dún an Rí Forest Park, 10km southwest of Carrickmacross, 19th-century Cabra Castle is now a deluxe hotel decked out in plush period…
Neptune's Killarney Town Hostel
Killarney
Basic but adequate, this hostel has a great central location without being too noisy (it's set well back from the street). Its best aspect is the staff's…
County Mayo
Former coastguard station Bervie occupies a spot plumb on the shore. It's a friendly place with 14 bright and cosy rooms, many with ocean views, and…
