The West Cork Coast
Set on an organic farm overlooking the South Harbour, a 20-minute walk from the ferry (up a steep hill), this cottage-style B&B has restful rooms in a…
Must-see hotels in Ireland
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Every room at this newish designer hotel comes with earplugs, vodka, wine and Berocca – so you know what to expect (light sleepers, beware). Take your…
Gap of Dunloe
Cronin's Yard is the traditional access point for hillwalkers heading for Carrauntoohil. There's a car park (€2), tearoom, showers and toilets, a free…
Wicklow Mountains
No telephone (the listed number is An Óige head office), no electricity (lighting is by gas) and no running water, just a rustic two-storey former hunting…
Vale of Avoca
First licensed as a coaching inn in 1608, the Woodenbridge has hosted Sir Walter Scott, Éamon de Valera, Michael Collins and countless other travellers on…
Counties Wicklow & Kildare
Dating from 1739, the former country manor of the Fitzgerald earls of Kildare (their city pile was Leinster House, now the Irish Parliament) is now an…
County Sligo
Temple House, set in 400 hectares of splendid woodlands, overlooks the ruins of a 13th-century Knights Templar castle and a crystalline lake that you can…
Kenmare
Overlooking Kenmare Bay, this 1897 Victorian mansion has every conceivable luxury: an indoor swimming pool, heavenly spa, tennis and croquet courts and…
Wicklow Mountains
In the wooded Glencree Valley, 5km southwest of Enniskerry, this An Óige hostel opened in 1938 in an 18th-century farmhouse and has since received a 21st…
County Clare
Although 6km southeast of the cliffs' visitor centre, this spiffing hotel is handily sited at the southern end of the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk. Its 23…
County Wexford
An old roadside motel 500m north of the beach and village centre has been upcycled with storm-grey, driftwood-brown and bright-white colour schemes while…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
A trendy boutique hotel in an original Victorian red-brick. The interiors are thoroughly modern: rooms are small and tastefully decorated with polished…
County Waterford
Along the western bank of the River Colligan on Dungarvan's northern edge, this smart, modern hotel has 86 bright, spacious rooms, and 15 self-catering…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
The River Barrow flows gently through the valley below this lovely Georgian manor. The owners have created a fabulous interior, decorated using items…
Clifden
Complete with crenellations and turrets, this 1832-built castle, amid landscaped grounds on the scenic Sky Road, is straight out of a fairy tale. Spacious…
Cork City
Having celebrated its bicentenary in 2013 – Thackeray, Dickens and Sir Walter Scott have all stayed here – the Imperial knows how to age gracefully…
Aran Islands
The spacious rooms here have gleaming bathrooms and broad island views. An air of relaxation pervades, helped by the yoga classes and holistic massages on…
Dingle Peninsula
If you're looking for luxury, look elsewhere. These three restored cottages on Great Blasket island have no electricity, no hot running water and…
County Mayo
There's a bed for most budgets at the modern, multipurpose Delphi Resort, from standard guest rooms, loft rooms and larger suites (some with enormous…
Galway City
The awards keep rolling in for this cheery, orange-trimmed spot directly across from the train station, thanks to beds with electrical sockets and USB…
Killarney
A glassed-in swimming pool overlooking the lakes is the centrepiece of this contemporary hotel. Guests and nonguests can also soak up the views from the…
County Waterford
Up in the hills 6km northwest of Dungarvan, with sweeping views above the treeline to the town and bay beyond, this 2018-opened B&B is run by husband-and…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Right in the centre of town, the Shirley Arms has a warm stone exterior, behind which lies a superb family-run hotel. White linens, walnut floors and…
Beara Peninsula
Solitude and sea views set the mood at the remote Dzogchen Beara meditation centre, where a Buddhist temple is under construction (scheduled for…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Martin and Emer O’Brien eschewed corporate life to convert this former grain warehouse on the River Barrow into four self-catering cottages sleeping two…
Wexford Town
In a prime town-centre location, this green-copper-fronted hotel has a high-tech spa with a 20m lap pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room, and contemporary…
Dublin
This carefully restored Georgian mews dating from 1792 is managed by the Irish Landmark Trust. There are three beautifully appointed double bedrooms that…
County Wicklow
The River Avonmore flows through this peaceful camping ground, with riverside pitches and safe, shallow swimming. Simple glamping cabins sleeping up to…
County Wexford
Established in 1895 and run by the fifth generation of the same family, this seaside family resort is an Irish institution. While the service remains…
County Sligo
It's an extraordinary space – a circular ecolodge reminiscent of a solid circus tent, with a copper fire bowl in the middle, encircled by cushions, a…
County Mayo
Open fires take the chill out of the air at this modern hotel, where more than 100 rooms and suites each feature plush classic furnishings and styles…
Southwestern Donegal
Perched high on a hill, Dooey Hostel is entered via a corridor carved out of a plant-strewn rock face. Facilities are rustic, but clean and comfortable,…
Doolin
The supremely comfortable, streamlined rooms at this contemporary hotel have elegant dark-wood furniture and Voya Irish seaweed toiletries. On the ground…
Connemara
Direct access down to the water, clean dorms and private rooms, and a bar and barbecue terrace make this 100-bed hostel a winner. There's a self-catering…
Gleeson's Townhouse & Restaurant
The Midlands
Set back from the square in its own courtyard, this 19th-century townhouse has 25 individually decorated rooms ranging from simple affairs with pine…
The Midlands
Ideal for families, this award-winning property in a tranquil rural location 7km southeast of Tullamore has an equestrian centre and a six-room guesthouse…
Bray
Built in 1870 by Sir William and Lady Jane Wilde, this beautifully restored property was inherited by their son, poet and playwright Oscar, in 1876. Named…
Connemara
Despite dating from the 19th century, there's a smart modern feel to the 66 rooms of this stately hotel on the western fringes of Leenane. An open peat…
Athlone
You can't miss Bastion's brightly coloured facade near Athlone Castle. Inside, the white-on-white interiors are a canvas for eclectic artwork, Indian wall…
The West Cork Coast
The Castle, sitting imposingly on the waterfront, is a crenellated 19th-century mansion – its huge mullioned windows render the defensive features purely…
