These are the top 20 places to stay in Ireland, according to the Hotel Examiner

These are the top 20 from our inaugural list of Ireland’s 100 Best Places to Stay.
These are the top 20 places to stay in Ireland, according to the Hotel Examiner

A best of the best, we hope you will use this guide to inspire your travels, to unearth new places to stay, and to support the finest that Ireland has to offer.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025 - 14:00
Jillian Bolger & Thom Breathnach

Find the full list of the 100 best places to stay here.

1. Ballyfin 

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