Must-see hotels in The Burren

  • Gregan's Castle Hotel

    The Burren

    This hidden Clare gem is housed in a grand 18th-century manor, 5km south of Ballyvaughan at the aptly named, twisting Corkscrew Hill. The 21 rooms and…

  • Wild Atlantic Lodge

    The Burren

    The Wild Atlantic Lodge overflows with comfort and charm, from the soft woollen blankets in the warm-hued rooms to the huge Burren photographs covering…

  • Sheedy's Hotel & Restaurant

    The Burren

    Stately 18th-century country house Sheedy's has 11 beautifully furnished rooms with checked fabrics and sage-coloured walls. The long front porch has…

  • Doolin Inn & Hostel

    Doolin

    In a great Fisherstreet location, this friendly, family-run property is split between two neighbouring buildings. On the hill, the main building houses…

  • O'Connors Guesthouse & Riverside Camping

    Doolin

    On a bend in the River Aille, this working farm has an L-shaped barn-style guesthouse with 10 spick-and-span rooms, two of which are equipped for visitors…

  • Clare's Rock Hostel

    The Burren

    The 30 beds in this IHH hostel built from rough-hewn grey Burren stone sit in spacious, squeaky-clean rooms with commanding views over the waters of…

  • Hotel Doolin

    Doolin

    The supremely comfortable, streamlined rooms at this contemporary hotel have elegant dark-wood furniture and Voya Irish seaweed toiletries. On the ground…

  • Cappabhaile House

    The Burren

    At Cappabhaile House you sink into serenity. Set in 5 hectares of gorgeous Burren countryside 3km south of Ballyvaughan, it's surrounded by the sounds of…

  • Cullinan's Guesthouse

    Doolin

    Owned by well-known fiddle-playing James Cullinan, this mustard-coloured inn on the River Aille has eight spotless, comfortable, pine-furnished rooms. A…

  • Sleepzone Burren Hostel

    The Burren

    The rooms in this modern, friendly hostel set in a former hotel range from six-bed dorms to family rooms that sleep up to five people. Facilities include…

  • Wild Honey Inn

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Nagles Camping & Caravan Park

    Doolin

    Let the nearby pounding surf lull you to sleep at this grassy expanse 100m from the pier. The spaces for caravans, campervans and tents are open to the…

  • 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…

  • Sea View House

    Doolin

    Sweeping views extend from higher-priced rooms at this aptly named house on high ground above Fisherstreet village, and from the timber deck. Rooms have…

  • Twin Peaks

    Doolin

    The rural views and soothing feel at this simple but smart B&B belie the fact that it's just a few minutes' walk from Fisherstreet's huddle of shops and…

  • Daly's House

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Aille River Hostel

    Doolin

    In a picturesque spot by the river, this converted, cosy, 17th-century farmhouse is a great choice, with peat fires and free laundry. There are 24 beds…

  • Rainbow Hostel

    Doolin

    With a lovely stove in its lounge, wooden ceilings and colourful rooms, this cottagey IHH-affiliated hostel has 24 beds in an old farmhouse by the road…

  • 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…

  • Oceanville House B&B

    The Burren

    With a setting just metres from Ballyvaughan quay, modern, light-filled Oceanville House has views across Galway Bay from the dormer windows in its front…

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