10 Best Places to Stay in Ireland

Dublin's Number 31 is an award-winning guest house in a classic Georgian townhouse. St Stephen's Green is a 5-minute walk away. There is a sunken lounge with leather seating and an open fireplace.

Rooms at Number 31 have en suite showers, Dyson fans and VOYA Irish toiletries. Also, a freshly cooked breakfast is served each morning to ensure that guests have a fantastic breakfast experience!

Crover House Hotel & Golf Club is situated on the north-eastern shores of Lough Sheelin, between Cavan and Ballyjamesduff. This elegant country house is surrounded by beautiful gardens with a 9-hole golf course. Traditionally decorated, all rooms have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities. Most offer views of the lake and garden.

Guests can enjoy home cooking in the restaurant, which also serves meat by the carve on Sundays and has a lakeside terrace. In the Sailor's and Lakeside bars you can relax with a drink in pleasant surroundings and enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding area. Activities such as cycling, walking, fishing and horse riding are available in Cavan's surrounding countryside.

Located in Galway, 6.2 km from St Nicholas' Collegiate Church, 7.2 km from Eyre Square, as well as 7.3 km from Galway Railway Station, Cosy Room in a Stone Cottage offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Featuring free Wi-Fi, the non-smoking property is 6.3 km from Galway National University. Rooms include a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom, bed linen and towels and provide guests with great comfort and peacefulness.

This 18th-century castle enjoys a central location overlooking large grounds and beautiful countryside. Now converted into a 4-star hotel, it offers a blend of period character and modern luxury. Cabra Castle Hotel was built in 1760 and has high ceilings, grand staircases and beautiful corridors. Free parking is available.

Each en suite bathroom is individually styled. The period furnishings are complemented by modern comforts. Rooms are equipped with a telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV. Some of the rooms are in the Cabra Castle, while others are in the old 17th-century courtyard buildings. Enjoy the bar and restaurant, which serve fresh, local dishes. The hotel's terraces and patios overlook the surrounding countryside. Dublin Airport is an hour's drive away.

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge, a bar and free Wi-Fi, The Briers Country House is located in Newcastle, 2.9 km from Newcastle Beach and 23 km from Down Cathedral. It offers room service and a barbecue. This non-smoking property is 34 km from St Patrick's Cathedral and St Colman's. All rooms have a work desk and flat-screen TV. Some have kitchens with fridges, dishwashers and ovens. Bed linen and towels are provided.

A continental breakfast is served each morning. Guests can enjoy a range of activities in and around Newcastle, including hiking and canoeing. A business centre and snack and drinks vending machines are available on site. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast Airport, 58 km away.

Located on the banks of the River Corrib in Galway city centre, the award-winning Herons Rest Boutique offers 2 self-catering townhouses with a gourmet breakfast hamper included. Featured in Conde Nast Traveller, Irish Times and Food & Travel Magazine, among others, its rooms overlook picturesque Claddagh Harbour and have free Wi-Fi. Beds have luxury orthopaedic mattresses and high-quality linen. Bathrooms come with luxury handcrafted toiletries and towels.

Located on the west coast of Ireland, Galway is home to a variety of traditional Irish pubs and live music venues within a 10-minute walk of this guest house. The detached seaside townhouses offer a gourmet breakfast basket of fresh fruit juices, fresh breads, butter, jam, homemade muesli with yoghurt and farm-fresh eggs with fruit, farmhouse cheeses with smoked salmon and ham. You'll feel right at home!

Centrally located in Dublin, Hard Rock Hotel Dublin offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, bar and free Wi-Fi. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour reception. The non-smoking hotel is 90 metres from the City Hall. All accommodations are equipped with a coffee machine. Each room includes a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Some rooms have a safe and all rooms have a fridge.

An à la carte, full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is served every morning. The hotel is close to places of interest such as Dublin Castle, Chester Beatty Library and St Patrick's Cathedral. The nearest airport, Dublin Airport, is 10 km from Hard Rock Hotel Dublin.

On Great Victoria Street, next to the Grand Opera House, The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast offers boutique rooms with free Wi-Fi. There is a sophisticated restaurant and a modern cocktail bar. Valet parking is available at an additional cost. The lavishly decorated rooms include crisp Egyptian linens and elegant bathrooms with fluffy bathrobes and designer toiletries. All accommodation has an LCD TV, air conditioning and a minibar. The Fitzwilliam Restaurant serves fine wines and creative dishes in an intimate setting. The stylish bar offers cocktails and champagne in real crystal glasses, as well as over 700 premium spirits.

This impressive hotel features designer interiors, modern artwork and colourful furnishings throughout. The hotel has a 24-hour reception. Relax in the luxurious lounge areas. Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast is a unique accommodation just a 15-minute walk from Belfast Central Station. CastleCourt shopping centre is just 800 metres away. And, if you are travelling with dogs, please note that there is an additional charge of EUR 30 per dog per stay.

Located on the outskirts of the town of Abbeyfeale in south-west Ireland, Park Lodge offers high quality accommodation. Overlooking the Feale Valley, it has private parking and a garden. All rooms at Park Lodge have en suite facilities, a TV and a hairdryer. The dining room has tea and coffee making facilities. Tea and coffee making facilities are available in your room on request.

A hearty breakfast is served. There is also a luxurious lounge and a large garden. Babysitting, laundry and cots are available. The centre of Abbeyfeale is a 3-minute walk away. There are plenty of pubs and restaurants in the town. Golf, fishing and pony trekking are all available in the area. The seaside resorts of Ballybunion and Tralee can be reached in just over 30 minutes' drive.

Carton House, one of Ireland's most renowned Palladian homes, is only 14 miles from Dublin's downtown and 25 minutes from Dublin airport. It features two top-notch, 18-hole championship golf courses as well as a luxurious spa.

The Morrison Room, Kathleen's Kitchen, and The Carriage House in the wonderfully renovated ancient stable block are just a few of the eating options available at Carton House to accommodate all preferences and party sizes. Carton House, the 1739-built country residence of the 1st Duke of Lenster, combines magnificent modern grandeur and contemporary elegance.