The Irish Road Trip Team has compiled a list of the best accommodation in Doolin, Ireland, including luxury lodges in Doolin Village, the stunning West Haven House, and the charming Doolin Inn. The guide also highlights the best places to stay in Doolin, ranging from budget-friendly options to luxurious accommodations. Visitors can choose from various options, such as Doolin View B&B, Ballinalacken Castle Country House, Twin Peaks B&B, Dalys House, Sheedys Doolin, Fiddle Bow Hotel, Cahermaclanchy House B&B, Hotel Doolin, and more.
The guide also covers the route from Doolin, including the full Cliffs of Moher walk, which takes around 13km and takes around 4.5 hours. The hike between the cliffs and Doolin takes about 2 hours in each direction. The guide also provides a list of the best things to do in Doolin, including walks, pubs, and unique tours.
The beach village of Doolin offers plenty of entertainment after dark, with pretty beds and breakfasts to stay in. The 150-year-old Gus O’Connor’s pub, which draws residents and guests for weekly music sessions, is also worth visiting.
Hotel Doolin Co. Clare offers award-winning Green Hotel, The Barn Alternative wedding venue, Fitzs Pub, Glas Restaurant, Stone-wall Pizza, and The Attic live music. Hotel Doolin also offers wedding packages to facilitate memorable days, including Marriage on the Lawn and Wild Atlantic Way Winter Wedding.
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I have been deeply in love with Ireland since my youth, I grew up with the music of The Cranberries and since I was a child I imagined the bucolic Irish landscapes I’ve been to Limerick, Dublin and Cork, but I hope to discover rural Ireland in the next few years. I love the Irish people in all aspects, because they are very hospitable and love their traditions. The love I feel for Ireland, The Cranberries and Dolores is indescribable, because apart from having grown up with their music, it was essential when my father died. For me, Dolores is something really important, I love her deeply, and I feel a very special bond with her country. Greetings to the Irish, from another beautiful island, Mallorca!
Almost 23 years ago (July 2000), we went to Ireland when our two boys had just finished high school. Now they have their own children ranging from 7 to 16 years old. We are in the process of arranging a return trip this summer (June 2023). There will be 10 of us and we plan to visit for 10 days. We’re already getting pretty excited. Now, we will get to see Ireland through our grandchildren’s eyes!
2 weeks ago I was in Ireland. From Dublin we travelled to the west and south of Ireland. It is a beautifull country. Amazing landscape, good hotels, friendly people, good food. We saw a great show: Celtic steps. We climbed cliff Moher, sailed on lakes, went in a jaunting car, visited a castle and open air museum. Did the ring of Kerry. Saw bordercollies guide sheep. Visited a lot of places. We went there by bus on the ferry. It was amazing. We sung together and heared talented people sing there. This must be one of the most beautifull places on earth to visit and they have great Irish coffee.
Beautiful article Ryan. I think you must add the below places for your part2 article: 1. Dingle, Kerry 2. Mizen Head 3. Ring of Beara 4. Baltimore 5. Cobh, Cork 6. Kinsale 7. Waterford 8. Glendalough 9. Guinnes Lake 10. Bray Cliff Walk (Dublin) 11. Phionix Park – Dublin (One of Europe’s biggest park) 12. Powerscourt House and Gardens, Co. Wicklow
Great article! Have been there many times, too many places would be my favorite there, each one has its own beauty. We could not get to the Skelligs, but to weather twice (rats)!!!! An “attraction” that was fun, yet scary is the Dursey Island cable car, we took it one year when we were there end of October, first of November. Check it out! There are other countries that I love, but honestly, Ireland has beauty, super people, good food, charming cottages and of course, great music. So, Ireland has my vote for overall appeal. Thank you for the article, makes me want to go back!
As a man from Kerry grew up there.. lovely to see such content I have lived in 7 countries ..and each have their own charm but nothing compares to the magic of the Kingdom. 🙂 ie the Kingdom of Kerry … I live in Berlin now with three half German children Brendan is one .Oisin is another but its great for new to come and re-experience the landscape of the old .. just to say 🙂 Go raibh maith agat ma chaire .. 🙂
What a gorgeous country! Your articles are out of this world awesome but when you guys are walking up to a rock formation to look down it took my breath away because it looked like you would just keep walking lol. You did an excellent job on this article and since I am half Irish I sure wish I could see Ireland.
I moved to the north coast of N. Ireland just 3 years ago from the US. This article was really well done and the filming was beautiful. I mostly explore by motorbike, and there are none better than the A and B roads here for riding. I’ve not been south of the Cliffs of Mohr yet but as the article shows, the landscape is like an onion with layer upon layer of sites worth seeing. You could replace the whole great list of places shown in the article with a set of alternatives that would not disappoint (Glens of Antrim, Malin Head, Dunluce castle, the Gobbins, Newgrange passage tombs, Torr head, etc etc.). Then there’s the cities, for example Derry/ Londonderry the Walled City. Each village is interesting too. Don’t forget a rain jacket 😃. I will hopefully explore more of the southern half of the island in coming years while I still have some balance left 🤣
Great list. Downpatrick Head is even more exciting when you realize how many voids are beneath you – it’s all voids. Kayakers go through the labyrinth of caves underneath. I remember three ‘dips’ near the big sinkhole with the viewing platform. They were each less than a meter across and no actual holes, but underneath would be huge voids that will inevitably open up. The tower is a Martello Tower, the entire Irish coast is lined with them, they’re also across in Britain. They were built based on an Italian model as an early warning system during the Napoleonic wars. If you miss one, or it’s locked up, or falling down, there’ll be another in a few kilometers. The WWII numbers with EIRE were indeed for Allied aircraft. Each number was on the charts Allied aircraft carried so if you were off course ferrying an aircraft across the Atlantic you could quickly orient yourself and get to your destination base in North Ireland or the UK. (They were technically a violation of Ireland’s neutrality.) Near Downpatrick Head is Ceide Fields – the oldest walled field system in Europe. These were farms 5000 years ago, when the peat was only half as deep. Terrific museum. Amazing exhibit on the history of peat bogs. (And museums: Dublin has several, but the main Belfast museum for the history of stone age and iron age Ireland and the other British Isle, is as good as a visit to the British Museum and on par with the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.) Mt Erigal takes less an hour to climb – easy.
Some amazing shots . I live in Northern Ireland and haven’t seen all those places yet! My favourite beach is Benone (if you look carefully you’ll see waterfalls on the rocks beside the road to it ) The seaside town of Newcastle, where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea. The drive through those mountains is cool too Hope you enjoy your next visit!
Ireland is a beautiful country! I especially love Kerry. The gap of Dunlow is a lovely day trip. There is a wishing bridge on your way down the hill that you showed in your article. There is also a lake in the mountains there called the devils punchbowl! Also fun fact about Cavan. There is a lake for each day of the year in that county! I did a project on Ireland once so that’s how I know😅 if you have any questions you can ask and I’ll see if I can remember from my project from years ago lol
I just returned from a 3 week road trip, My favourite places that you didnt mention were: 1. torc waterfall, allong the ring of kerry an amazing waterfall that seems to come out of the trees, 2. TRÁ AN DOÍLIN, a beach in connemara made entirely out of corral instead of sand 3. Blarney castle and garden, the castle is not the best castle in ireland but the gardens are really nice! you could easilly walk a day in these gardens and you are still amazed by all the different plants
Nice article Ireland is a cute country Dublin best and the nature is amazing here the mountains are all best and the Skellig island’s houses are the prettiest I love the countryside of Ireland and hope you should make a part 2 of it. I recently have heard that Irish are now planting their country with tress and expanding forest area have you seen it.
I’m half Irish myself, so I’ve been there a few times to explore its beautiful countryside, cliffs and Dublin (guess that will be in part 2). Looks like you were lucky enough to have some fair weather and sunny days, too. Unfortunately the sea is too cold for much swimming. If you’re ever near Mammoth Mountain ski area in California, Devil’s Postpile is a basalt formation much like Giant’s Causeway. Eleven million views on your Europe article – amazing.
As i said its a good list and fantastic article including the relaxation article .However they are a few other spots 1 Gleniff horsehoe valley not far from eagles rock 2 Cliffs of croghaun achill island county mayo which are higher than slieve league and just as dramatic,but much less accessible only by a very strenuous hike,but there is a boat tour 3 Bull rock of the coast of west cork 4 An tiaracht island in the blasket islands,similar to skellig,but no monastery . 5 Secret waterfall donegal a few miles east of slieve league 6 Gleveagh and poisoned glen not far from errigal 7 doolough valley in mayo 8 Killary fiord just south of doolough 9 the burren county clare 10 Top of diamond hill in connemara NP and the the view of the 12 bens
The Beara peninsula has it all, the most stunning scenery, irelands only cable car to dursey Island, the bull rock, (which has a sea tunnel which you go through in a rib boat), ireland only Buddhist temple at dzogchen beara Buddhist centre, ireland only man made beach at the best village in ireland, Allihies. Ireland largest fishing port at castletownbere, irelands prettiest village Eyeries, ireland tallest waterfall in Adrigole. There is so much more to see, Beara is a must visit location.
Good man. If you’re ever back you can add some place along the north coasts like Mussenden Temple (park at Black Glen car park and walk in over the cliffs, you then drop down past a wee waterway and walk through some ancient forest area. Unreal in Springtime when the wild garlic is out). Also Dunseverick Castle, Dunluce Castle and Ballintoy harbour are really good. Then from Belfast up towards the North coast you can stop and explore the Glenariff Forest Park and walk the wooden jetty paths around the waterfalls. Then from there drive towards “Waterfoot” and stay hugging the coast road to Cushendun and you’ll pass by really cool cliffs and tunnels on the road. After Cushendun you can just head straight to Ballycastle and onto the other stuff I mentioned at the start of the comment.
Hey Ryan! I have just discovered your website (and subscribed!) and this is the second article I have viewed and I love them! Your presenting skills of the various places you visit, your articlegraphy and shear enthusiasm for your adventures are second-to-none. I am from Northern Ireland, and I understand why you would have visited the Giants Causeway, it is one that our tourist offices like to push for visitors, but it is nothing compared to so much more that the country has to offer! You were indeed in the right area, as the north coast has some of the most amazing sights in all of the UK, never mind the country! If you guys are back over here again for a visit, I’d be happy to take you to the hidden gems that our wee country has to offer that you wont find on tourism sites! Take care and keep up the great work!!
Info regarding those signpost Eire 64. They were made during “Emergency” – as the WW2 was known in Ireland. Their purpose was to help aircraft pilots to navigate. They were to mark latitude – all over west coast of Ireland. Recently they are being discovered and renovated. Some were even on east coast – one is in Dublin suburb Kiliney.
If you ever go back to ireland you need to go up the vee. Its a drive from cahir to lismore and there is some great spots along the way to view. Its relatively untouristy but you may get caught in the traffic jams along the route and by traffic jams i mean sheep on the road. Lismore castle is breath taking being built overlooking a river, you cant go into the castle but you can walk around the grounds. In cahir there is a castle and you can still see some cannonballs stuck in the wall from the 1600s
Nice article. Beautifully shot and you’re very enthusiastic. I hope you don’t mind me correcting some pronunciations. Galway The “gal” part rhymes with ball. Donegal. Separate the E. so it’s Don-e-gal. Also it’s not “The County Kerry”. Just County Kerry. Also Eire is two syllables so the e at the end is pronounced separately.
Ryan, We are planing a trip to Ireland early next year and we have been perusal several articles on Ireland. Many of your suggestions are on our list. Can we use our standard (US) credit cards in Ireland (swipe and signature) or do we have to have credit cards with PIN numbers? Not many US cards have PIN numbers except for cash advances…
Great article, but you might hit a chord there with the title. Ireland and Northern Ireland are separate countries and saying that the sites in NI are in Ireland could offend people on both sides of the border, especially the North. I have been to most of those places and I have been exploring more and more of Ireland. Amazing country, it is now my home. Ireland, that is, not Northern Ireland 🙂
Céad míle fáilte! Some amazing spots there and not the usual ones that 99% of tourists visit… Ireland is so much and has so much more to offer and entrance it’s visitors. Here is a list of places that are worth a visit… 1: The Lakes @ Glendalough, Co. Wicklow (if you are based in Dublin this is a quick 90 min drive from City so accessible in a day, if you want to impress your partner, Wicklow’s heart-shaped lake is a great photo op) 2: Rock of Cashel in Co Tipperary (The Rock of Cashel (Carraig Phádraig), more formally St. Patrick’s Rock, it is also known as Cashel of the Kings. Located 3 hours drive from Dublin) 3: Ireland has so many beaches it’s hard to short list BUT one to single out Dog’s Bay, County Galway (3 and half hours from Dublin) 4: Bull Rock Lighthouse Co Cork (Long trip, 5 hours from Dublin so one to keep if you are based West of Ireland.) 5: The Caves Of Keash Walk (Located in Co Sligo 3 hour drive from Dublin) or Crag Cave in Co Kerry another spectacular place to visit. Oh yes I’m Irish, Dublin has loads to offer but all the usual places if you want to see something special try these places. I live in Howth County Dublin and the hill walk is like walking a mini Cliffs of Moher only not as big 🤣 Éirinn go Brách💚
Really good article compiling tourist spots! Just, please, your pronounciation of somethings needs some work. For one, you said “island” half the time you were saying Ireland and when you weren’t, you pronounced it as “ire-land”, when it’s pronounced closer to “arr-land”, you pronounced the Irish word “briste”, meaning broken, as “bríste” meaning trousers, I don’t even know how to write down how you pronounced “Éire”, just know it’s pronounced closer to “air-ruh”, and you pronounced Galway how it’s written, when it’s pronounced closer to “gall-way”. Again, great article, just the pronunciation was a little bit painful at times. Have a good one!
Your articles are beautiful, but can’t help but be disappointed that you only recommend natural scenarios, and completely forget castles, churches, events and other kind of awesome stuff. This would be and world-beater website if the recommendations were diverse… And i say this as a Tourism researcher, ex travel agent and now tourism marketing specialist. These places are certainly beautiful, but beautiful nature exist everywhere. You can’t find real castles and cathedrals and irish people/traditions in 95% of the world. It is a bit contradicting to visit europe for the nature, despite it vast amount of beautiful nature. There are endless of more beautiful and cheaper natural places to visit in south america, Asia, Africa, etc. I’m not hating on your work, i’m just giving a different perspective. I had this cultural shock once when visiting an castle in front of a nice cliff/beach in Italy, and my italian friend was charmed by the cliff/beach instead of the castle, lol.