With its dramatic coastline, lively cities and National Parks filled with mountains and lakes, Ireland makes for a dream holiday destination. Whether you want to stay in a rambling country pile or a city hotel in the middle of the action, there are plenty of places to choose from. A word of warning, though – bargain rates are few and far between these days, and you’ll be paying top dollar at weekends and during the summer, particularly in hotspots such as Connemara and Kerry.
While the usual chain hotels are dotted around, the indie hotel scene in Ireland is excellent, and the reception you’ll receive is in the spirit of céad míle fáilte (a thousand welcomes), whether you’re checking into a hostel or a five-star resort. An added bonus? You’ll find digs in some of the most characterful buildings in the land, from Georgian townhouses to historic castles.
