Find the perfect place to stay near Ireland’s top attractions. Whether you’re visiting historic sites, coastal cliffs, or lively cities, these hotels put you right at the heart of it all.
Mellifont Abbey is the site of Ireland’s first Cistercian monastery near Collon, County Louth, Ireland, about 10 km northwest of Drogheda. Founded in 1142 by St Malachy, its impressive ruins include a rare 13th-century octagonal lavabo, Romanesque arches and a…
Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum is a historic site in Donaghmore near Rathdowney, County Laois, Ireland, preserving a mid-19th-century workhouse where destitute families sought refuge during the Great Famine. Visitors can explore restored dormitories, kitchen and exhibits that vividly illustrate…
Timahoe Round Tower is an extraordinary 12th-century early Christian round tower located in Timahoe, County Laois, Ireland, near Portlaoise. Standing nearly 30 metres tall, it’s famed for its intricately carved Romanesque doorway and human-head sculptures, making it one of the…
Ballykilcavan Brewery is a craft brewery and visitor attraction based at Ballykilcavan Farm near Stradbally in County Laois, Ireland, where brewing takes place in a historic 230-year-old stone farmyard using barley, water and hops sourced from the family’s land. The…
Gash Gardens is a charming four-acre private garden attraction in Castletown, County Laois, Ireland, featuring herbaceous borders, rock gardens, water features and riverside walks along the River Nore. Known for its tranquil atmosphere, unusual plant collections and the distinctive Moon…
Clonmacnoise Monastic Site is a renowned early Christian monastic site located on the banks of the River Shannon in County Offaly, Ireland. Founded in the 6th century, it features cathedral ruins, round towers, high crosses, and grave slabs, offering a…
Clara Bog Nature Reserve is a protected raised bog and unique ecological habitat near Clara in County Offaly, Ireland. It features boardwalk trails through pristine peatland, diverse plant and bird species, and interpretive signage that highlights the importance of bog…
Lough Boora Discovery Park is a vast outdoor activity and sculpture park in County Offaly, Ireland, featuring walking and cycling trails, wetlands, lakes, and striking land-art installations created from reclaimed bogland. It offers nature watching, outdoor recreation, and cultural experiences…
Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle is a fascinating museum located on the grounds of Birr Castle Demesne in Birr, County Offaly, Ireland. It tells the story of the 19th‑century Great Telescope — once the world’s largest — and the…