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…
Must-see hotels in Ireland
The Midlands
Just by the entrance to Lough Key Forest Park, 3.5km east of town, this purpose-built guesthouse has six light-filled modern rooms, including two four…
County Tipperary
Just west of Newtown and the Coach Road Inn on the R663, this working farm rents out simple rooms with views onto fields and garden. Furnishings are…
Dingle Peninsula
A patio overlooks the bay from this small, simple hostel with scrubbed wooden floors and furniture. Most rooms have private bathrooms. An apartment with…
North of the Liffey
The Clifden is a very nicely refurbished Georgian house with 14 tastefully decorated rooms. They all come with bathroom, and are immaculately clean and…
Killarney
The decor may be slightly dated, but these well-equipped self-catering apartments are clean and comfortable (some have balconies) and have a great…
Dublin
Deluxe serviced studios and suites, with all mod cons; akin to an elegant hotel room. It also has serviced apartments in the elegant suburb of Ballsbridge…
County Waterford
With a flower-emblazoned, black-and-white exterior, this family-run hotel has comfortable pine-furnished rooms (several with sea views) that offer decent…
North of the Liffey
The landmark Gresham has been hosting guests since 1817, and the fabulous open-plan foyer is one of the city's most impressive hotel lobbies. Its 323…
Oliver St John Gogarty's Penthouse Apartments
Temple Bar
Perched high atop the pub of the same name, these one- to three-bedroom places have views of Temple Bar, and an outdoor communal area for that late-night…
The Midlands
Overlooking a corner of Durrow's village centre, this tidy place has 15 snug but comfortable rooms. The bar serves pub standards throughout the day and…
County Meath
Right on the river, this quirky old house has basic four-bed dorm rooms, a couple of doubles and a kitchen for self-caterers. Contact the hostel in…
Wexford Town
Window boxes overflowing with colourful blooms in summer frame this cute, black-and-white B&B. Its seven rooms vary considerably in size, but all have…
North of the Liffey
Only a few steps from O'Connell St, this solidly three-star hotel offers a comfortable, if unmemorable, night's sleep. The deluxe suites come with free wi…
County Donegal
Conveniently located in the centre of town but right on a busy corner, this large, modern hotel has 81 red-hued, wood-floored rooms with low lighting and…
County Clare
The warm welcome is a major draw at this four-room B&B 1.7km southeast of the centre along the R474. Some of its five clean rooms have rural views;…
County Sligo
This renovated four-storey hotel could not be better located. The 60 good-sized rooms have a simple corporate colour scheme. Forgo breakfast and save €10…
County Clare
Set 500m southeast of the centre, with loads of parking space, this comfy B&B has friendly owners, spacious old-fashioned rooms and triple-glazed windows.
Dingle Town
Half the rooms at this waterfront B&B have balconies with stunning views over Dingle Harbour, as does the upstairs sitting room, which opens to a terrace.
Dublin
This comfortable Edwardian townhouse has four elegant bedrooms, all with bathrooms. A friendly welcome and excellent breakfast are part of the package.
Clifden
Large, bright rooms, lots of pine, well kitted-out kitchens and sweeping views make this central, five-person apartment a popular choice for families.
County Donegal
This tidy guesthouse has rooms spread over two buildings close to Main St. Rooms are well equipped and there's a speedy laundry right next door.
County Donegal
This modern house with simple rooms is right by the ferry port.
Galway City
The 10 modern rooms here aren't huge, and walls are thin, but this oyster-grey townhouse has a handy location just off Eyre Sq near the train and bus…
County Clare
Wake up in one of the 114 generic hotel rooms here and you could be anywhere, which is the idea, as the airport terminal is just 150m away across the car…
