Ireland is famous for its hospitality and picking an intimate boutique stay will allow you to truly experience this. Our hotel experts have scanned the length and breadth of the country to bring you a selection of the best boutique hotels in Ireland. Picked for their style, service, and location credentials our top selections range from charming coastal stays to chic city crashpads. So why not browse through our collection of the best boutique hotels in Ireland and start planning your trip?
Dublin (St Kevin's)
A unique combination of imposing townhouse and ultra-chic modernist mews, No 31 is perfect for the design conscious visitor. Boasting generous bedrooms, a sunken ‘conversation pit’ and an honesty bar for evening tipples it’s a true find in every sense of the word. A truly luxury B&B.
County Waterford
Contemporary hotel with spectacular sea views and an award-winning restaurant. Ultra modern design from the infinity pool to the spectacular glass-walled dining room and spa. Bright bedrooms with lots of natural light and private balconies. An utterly unique homage to modernist design and comfort.
County Laois (County Laois)
Immaculately restored, opulently furnished, Regency country mansion situated at the foot of the Slieve Bloom mountains. Five-star luxury throughout. Sumptuous rooms filled with original Irish art. The price tag is steep but it's an iconic stay.
County Kerry (Cahersiveen)
Super stylish restaurant with rooms on the Ring of Kerry. Four spacious bedrooms with king sized beds, wooden floors, roll top baths & Bose docking stations. Restaurant specialises in fresh fish caught from their own boat. Chic spot that won't break the bank on Ireland's West Coast.
Hillsborough
Set in a beautifully renovated farm building, the Baytree Boutique B&B is a delightful place to stay in Country Down. Elegant and intimate, the rooms feature crisp monochrome decor and comfortable furniture. Start your day with a superb breakfast.
Portstewart
Overlooking Portstewart Strand, the Saltwater House is a stylish, modern B&B. With a selection of elegantly designed rooms and delicious breakfasts, it's a great base from which to explore the surrounding coastline. An especially good spot for keen golfers.
Belfast
Set in a lovely Victorian townhouse, Maryville House is a delightful B&B a short way from the centre of Belfast. Featuring classy rooms and an excellent restaurant, it's a great base from which to explore Northern Ireland's capital.
Dublin (Dublin Castle)
Smart self-catering apartment suites in the heart of Dublin city centre with a quality seafood restaurant and bar below. Expect hip modern fittings, stylish Smeg fridges and luxurious faux-fur bedspreads. Some rooms have huge windows with great city views. A really great city launch-pad.
Dublin (St Kevin's)
This stylish, Victorian-era townhouse is located in the heart of Dublin. Individually designed rooms boast original fireplaces and rich soft furnishings in regal colours. Enjoy a cocktail with bespoke craft gin in the Gin and Tea Rooms and all day light bites. A smart city break.
Dublin (Booterstown)
A new boutique hotel situated in Blackrock, South Dublin. The ambitious renovation of this family home has resulted in spacious, modern rooms with lots of light and classic interior design. Enjoy a homemade pie at Gleeson's Corner, or have a pint at the cosy pub. A stylish home away from home.
Dublin (Ballsbridge)
This chic hotel is located in a four-storey listed Georgian townhouse in Dublin's leafy Ballsbridge area. The ensuite rooms are decorated in a period style in keeping with the building's legacy; expect king-size and super king-size beds dressed in high-quality cotton linens. A stately city stay.
Belfast (Belfast BT7 1JL )
This chic hotel is located in Belfast's vibrant city centre. Interiors feature upholstered furniture, quirky artwork and cosy wood-panelling, while the stylish guestrooms boast feature wallpaper and plush soft linens. Don't miss the great food and cocktail menu in the restaurant; a lively city stay.
County Waterford (Co Waterford)
Enjoy Irish hospitality in this classic townhouse hotel in County Waterford. Louvred shutters frame bright windows in the elegant guestrooms, dressed in a soft pastel palette. Book a table at the hotel's award-winning restaurant, or try a course at the acclaimed cooking school. A stylish guesthouse.
County Kildare (Dublin Street)
This boutique guesthouse forms part of a traditional Irish pub in the heart of Kildare Town. The spacious rooms are warm and inviting, with distressed wood furnishings and cosy carpets; guests love the hotel's comfortable beds. Sample contemporary Thai cuisine at the restaurant; a charming getaway.
County Donegal (Dunfanaghy)
This contemporary nature retreat is located in the rugged landscape of northwest Donegal. Interiors champion local materials and artisan furnishings; each guestroom offers panoramic sea views and doors leading to a sit-out terrace. Escape from the world in the cosy wood-fired sauna. A chic escape.
County Galway (Galway)
A modern hotel in the quaint village of Barna with a destination restaurant and one of Ireland’s finest wine lists. Sophisticated guestrooms and spacious suites. The location, a stone’s throw from Barna pier is perfect for a brisk morning walk after a hearty breakfast in Pins Gastro Bar.
County Westmeath (Athlone)
A pretty wooden lodge set overlooking Lough Ree. The spacious contemporary rooms are the height of luxury with floor to ceiling windows, terraces, freestanding baths and indulgent Voya seaweed products. The acclaimed restaurant serves particularly good seafood. An indulgent rural escape.
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