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 pioneering Parsons family scientists, with exhibits on astronomy, engineering and Victorian innovation set amid the castle’s historic gardens and parklands.
The following are the top hotels near Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle, selected for their convenient locations within a short drive, quality amenities, and a variety of accommodation options ideal for visitors exploring the science centre, castle demesne and local heritage.
Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle Hotels
Dooly’s Hotel: Emmet Square, Birr, Ireland
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- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Private bathroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free offsite private parking
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free parking
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Parking
- Horseback riding
- Nightclub
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting facilities
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Proximity & Accessibility to Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 2m (650 m)
- via R439
County Arms Birr: Moorpark, Birr, Ireland
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- Terrace
- Garden
- View
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Massage
- Steam room
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Private bathroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Flat-screen TV
- Free onsite private parking
- Accessible parking
- Restaurant
- BBQ facilities
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting facilities
- Business centre
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- Single rooms
- King rooms
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- Triple rooms
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- Deluxe rooms
- Superior rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 4m (1.4 km)
- via N52 and R439
Kinnitty Castle Hotel: Kinnitty Village, Kinnitty, Ireland
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- Garden
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Breakfast
- Massage
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Private bathroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Free offsite public parking
- Accessible parking
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Picnic area
- Tennis court
- Shower
- Horseback riding
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- Double rooms
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- Deluxe rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 18m (16.0 km)
- via R440
Moycarn Lodge & Marina: Portnick Shannonbridge Road, Ballinasloe, Ireland
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- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Breakfast
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free onsite private parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bar& Restaurant
- Concierge
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- Standard rooms
- Twin rooms
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- Triple rooms
- Single rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 37m (40.2 km)
- via R357 and N62
Shearwater Hotel & Spa: Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Ireland
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- Outdoor furniture
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Spa
- Steam room
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Sauna
- Indoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free onsite private parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Business centre
- Meeting facilities
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- Standard rooms
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- Double rooms
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Proximity & Accessibility to Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 41m (41.9 km)
- via R357 and N62
Gullane’s Hotel: Main Street, Ballinasloe, Ireland
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- Garden
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free onsite public parking
- Accessible parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bar & Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
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- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Family rooms
- Single rooms
- Basic rooms
- Triple rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 40m (41.8 km)
- via R357 and N62
Tullamore Court Hotel: O’Moore Street, Tullamore, Ireland
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- Garden
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Steam room
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Sauna
- Private bathroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Free onsite public parking
- Accessible parking
- Business centre
- Meeting facilities
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- Bathtub
- Room service
- Family rooms
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- Single rooms
- Double rooms
- Family rooms
- Twin rooms
- Classic rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 32m (36.8 km)
- via N52
Bridge House Hotel, Leisure Club & Spa: Bridge Street, Tullamore, Ireland
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- Outdoor furniture
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Private bathroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Free offsite private parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness center
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting facilities
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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- Single rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 33m (37.0 km)
- via N52
Shamrock Lodge Hotel: Clonown Road, Athlone, Ireland
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- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Spa
- Free Wi-Fi
- Flat-screen TV
- Free onsite public parking
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Massage
- Meeting facilities
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
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- Suites
- Family rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Single rooms
- Apartments
Proximity & Accessibility to Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 45m (49.1 km)
- via N62
Sheraton Athlone Hotel: Gleeson Street, Athlone, Ireland
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- Terrace
- Balcony
- Outdoor furniture
- City view
- River view
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Free onsite private parking
- Restaurant
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- BBQ facilities
- Fitness centre
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- Business centre
- Meeting facilities
- Room service
- Picnic area
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- King rooms
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- Classic rooms
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- Superior rooms
- Double rooms
- Suites
- Studios
- Penthouses
Proximity & Accessibility to Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 41m (42.9 km)
- via N62
Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone: North Gate Street, Athlone, Ireland
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- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- River view
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Private bathroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Flat-screen TV
- Free onsite private parking
- Accessible parking
- Restaurant
- Bathtub
- BBQ facilities
- Fitness centre
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting rooms
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Concierge
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- Standard rooms
- Superior rooms
- Family rooms
- Junior suites
- Suites
- Double rooms
Proximity & Accessibility to Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 43m (46.3 km)
- via N62
Athlone Springs Hotel: Monksland, Athlone, Ireland
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- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Steam room
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Private bathroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bathtub
- Restaurant
- Free onsite private parking
- Accessible parking
- Baggage storage
- Fitness centre
- 24-hour front desk
- Business centre
- Meeting facilities
- BBQ facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
Rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Family rooms
- Junior suites
- Suites
Proximity & Accessibility to Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle.
- Approximate Driving Time/Distance: 43m (49.2 km)
- via N62
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