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Have you always dreamed of living in a castle? In Ireland that dream can easily come true! There are dozens of castles all over the island and you could conceivably stay in one every night of your trip.
They are categorized by county to make it easy to find a perfect one for you!
Plus with this list, you won’t have to blow your entire budget on accommodations.
Here are the best affordable castle hotels in Ireland:
I love this place! My husband and I stayed here on our 2nd honeymoon to Ireland. I expected it to be cheesy and basic in the rooms, but I was so wrong!
This hotel was a castle in the 11th century and was converted to a hotel in the mid 1900’s.
The hotel maintains it’s castle charm and has modern facilities all at the same time. The room decor feels appropriate for a castle and the beds are super comfy!
The main attraction for me is the breakfast! Even if this castle hotel was only ok it would be worth it for the sumptuous breakfast buffet. It is sooo yummy.
If you need a castle hotel right near Dublin you will not be disappointed in Clontarf castle.
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Castle hotel in County Wexford
Wilton Castle
This castle has such beautiful surroundings and is a hop skip and a jump away from Enniscorthy. This castle has 4 apartments for rent and each one has been updated to be modern and yet retain the charm of its heritage.
You will love the suite that fits 6 and would be perfect for a family or a group.
Prices are comparable to local VRBO’s and you will have the same (if not more) amount of space and you will be staying in a CASTLE!
Castle Hotel in County Kerry
Ballyseede Castle
Ballyseed Castle was built in the 16th century and has been lovingly restored and turned into a beautiful castle hotel.
The castle is set on 30 acres of parkland so you can get out and walk to your hearts content.
Each room is decorated in its own unique style and come complete with television.
The afternoon tea is said to be exquisite and a great way to begin your stay at Ballyseede Castle.
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Castle Hotel in County Waterford
The Waterford Castle Hotel is just outside of Waterford and is on its own island. You actually have to take a short ferry to get to the castle hotel. (You can drive on.)
The castle was built in the 16th century and is surrounded by 310 acres of park lands. You can take a walk and see all kinds of animals.
If you brought the kids they will love their stay as well. There is a nearby playground for kids and a driving range.
For more information click here.
Castle hotels in County Galway
Abbeyglen Castle
Abbeyglen Castle was built in 1832 making it one of the newer castles on our list. It is just outside of Clifton and set on spacious grounds for strolling and lots of patios for relaxing.
They have recently added a spa to one part of their castle and it has gotten really high ratings.
The food at the hotel is so highly rated it is a destination in and of itself!
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Ballynahinch Castle
Ballynahich Castle is a nature lover’s castle! It is set in the middle of the 12 Bens mountain range.
The castle hotel has been furnished to make the most of the nature all around it! Most rooms look out on the water or mountains. The rooms are modernly furnished and each have televisions in them.
If you love to do some easy hiking there are great trails and paths. Or you might choose to do some fishing with gear provided by the Castle hotel. There are also some beautiful spots to spend reading or gazing over the property.
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Castle hotel in County Kildare
Kilkea Castle
Kilkea castle was built in 1180 and is set on over 180 acres of land. This is one of the most majestic castle hotels you will find in Ireland!
From the beautiful manicured gardens to the common rooms you will get a great taste of what it must have been like to live in the castle years ago.
The bedrooms are much more modern than the rest of the castle which makes it very relaxing and open.
If you want to make the most of your stay you can find:
- Golfing
- Horseriding
- Archery
- Fishing
- A spa
- Relaxation room.
This hotel is when you really want to stay at for 2 nights so you can make the most of the extras!
For more information click here.
Castle hotel in County Roscommon
Kilronan Castle
Kilronan Castle Hotel and Spa is situated in Roscommon, Ireland.
It is snugly tucked into 40 acres of park land and has some spectacular vistas from most rooms.
There is a beautiful pool, walking paths, and a well rated spa in the castle, so you won’t need to go far to relax.
The rooms are more formal than most other castle hotels but the mattresses and furniture are new and modern.
Prices are slightly higher at Kilronan Castle than most of the others on the list, but significantly less than castle hotels with similar ratings.
Kilronan castle is just 45 minutes away from Sligo airport so it might be a great place to start your trip!
For more information click here.
I hope this will help you find a great castle to call your own in Ireland!
Please remember that you will need to book 2-4 months in advance for most of these hotels as they are very popular. (Especially in the summer months.)
Now you have a place to stay, you need to know what to do!
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