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…
Must-see hotels in Ireland
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…
Kenmare
This stylish house has eight spacious pine-furnished rooms, all named after local towns and decked out with fresh flowers. It's set back from busy…
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…
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…
County Sligo
This friendly and welcoming B&B right by Enniscrone Golf Links and a short walk from the beach has large and very pleasant rooms; excellent breakfasts are…
County Sligo
This large modern house uphill from the beach has minimalist but comfortable rooms. Breakfast is included and there's a self-catering kitchen and a large…
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…
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.
County Sligo
Of the seven comfy rooms here the front-facing ones under the eaves have cracking beach views. There's a campsite alongside too.
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.
Cork City
Bright and welcoming, with helpful hosts and excellent breakfasts; one of several quality B&Bs on this strip.
County Sligo
At the base of the Gleniff Horseshoe Valley, the Benwiskin Centre is a good hostel with dorms and private rooms.
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…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Hilton is synonymous with modern, well-appointed rooms with all mod cons, and this canalside property delivers just that. Rooms are bright and comfortable…
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…
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…
Counties Wicklow & Kildare
The National University of Ireland campus can accommodate 1000 guests in seven room types, ranging from a traditional college room to doubles in an…
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…
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…
Dingle Town
This purpose-built B&B complex with an airy, timber-floored lobby filled with fresh flowers, neat rooms and ultra-efficient managers fills a niche for…
Wicklow Mountains
At the lower end of Glenmalure, this modern, Scandinavian-style lodge in a development of similar properties, has two bedrooms with private bathrooms, a…
North of the Liffey
In business since 1809, the Castle Hotel may be slightly rough around the edges but it's one of the most pleasant hotels this side of the Liffey. The…
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…
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 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…
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…
North of the Liffey
Spread over two buildings, this large, well-run hostel has 33 clean dorm beds and good storage. Its excellent facilities include a dining hall, a…
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…
North of the Liffey
Jury's hotels are nothing if not reliable, and this edition of Ireland's most popular hotel chain is no exception. What do you care that the furnishings…
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…
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…
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…
Dublin
Within walking distance of St Stephen's Green, this lovely guesthouse is spread over two ivy-clad Georgian houses off Baggot St. Rooms are tastefully…
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…
Dingle Town
An ocean-like swimming pool and a spa with an outdoor hot tub are the highlights of this miniresort down near the water, just south of town. Rooms are…
Killarney
This place falls somewhere between hostel and B&B. There are three comfortable (if a little oddly shaped) private rooms with bathrooms and a couple of…
Kilkenny City
Higher-priced rooms at this well-located hotel overlook the River Nore and Kilkenny Castle; the bridal suite has its own balcony. Views of the castle also…
Skellig Ring
Budget accommodation is great value at this modern hostel with mountain and bay views, which has single, double and family rooms (no dorms), including…
Clifden
A creamy-white town-centre landmark, Clifden’s oldest hotel has been owned by the same family for decades and has a faded charm. Oil paintings hang from…
