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Accommodation in Ireland

Ireland offers a wide range of accommodation from castles, guesthouses to farms. Choose how you want to experience Ireland!

The best accommodation in Ireland

Europcar's Irish Tourism Index 2015 showed the types of accommodation visitors to Ireland opted for; 43% of tourists stayed in hotels, 32% in Bed & Breakfasts, 10% opted for self-catering accommodation and interestingly 7% chose to stay in Airbnb accommodation showing its recent rise in popularity.

Of the 43% of tourists who stayed in hotels, 46% of these stayed in a 4 star hotel. Meanwhile, 75% of visitors said Irish hotels met their expectations while 83% rated hotel staff friendliness as excellent. 66% believed hotels were good value for money and 64% rated hotel WIFI as either excellent or very good.

Look for accommodation in Ireland on the map below. You will find we have listed accommodations by Counties or by hotel type for ie. B&B, Hotels, 4 Star hotels and more…

Hotel

Ireland offers a range of budget hotels to 5 star hotels to suit your budget, there are no shortage of hotels in Ireland. Hotel room basics are a bed, a cupboard, small table & a private bathroom along with towels. Additional common features found in hotel rooms are a telephone, an alarm clock, a television, a safe, a mini-bar with snack foods and drinks, and facilities for making tea and coffee.

Specific guide on Dublin Airport hotels for those only staying in Dublin areas. Complete with a local Dublin map.

B&B – Bed & Breakfast

These are usually a small lodging establishment that offers a bed and breakfast options. B&Bs has a cosy feel compared to big hotels. B&Bs are quite common in Ireland that is complete with warming welcoming Irish owners that delivers a hearty Irish breakfast!

Self-Catering

Choosing self-catering option gives you the luxury to create “Home sweet home” experience; this option is usually ideal for families, to be able to cater your family needs. There is a range of self-catering options from quaint Irish cottages, apartments to city break apartments for friends and Airbnb options.

There’s nowhere like home!

Camping & caravan parks

This is an ideal option for those who like outdoors and travelling Ireland with a campervan, Ireland offers camping options in many parks. Some parks are privately run that offers shower facilities and kitchen options.

Castles

Everyone knows that Ireland has many castles! Staying in a castle offers a unique experience and is a popular choice with many castles to choose from in Ireland.  Many castles come with wonderful grounds & walled gardens. Staying in a castle doesn’t come cheap. You could stay for one night to enjoy the experience and move on to somewhere cheaper.

Irish Car Rentals built the map and provided the information to help you find places to stay and enjoy your experience in Ireland. You can search for more accommodations in Ireland here.

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