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Would love hotel recommendations for Ireland and Northern Ireland

We are planning a trip to Ireland for May 2026. Would love some hotel recommendations for the following places:

Dublin - considering Drury Court recommended by Ruth but would appreciate a few more recommendations.
Dingle
Doolin
Galway - also considering Corrib House B&B recommended by Ruth but would love a few more suggestions.
Clifden
Derry
Belfast

We prefer to stay within the $200 - $300 price range. We like hotels, B&B's, and inns. We like to be centrally located and stay within walking distance of restaurants. However, if you know of a lovely place in the countryside but a short drive from restaurants, that would be nice, too, especially if they have great views, ocean views, etc. We will have a rental car so we need a place with parking.

Thank you so much!
Karen

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Have you used the search engine on this forum?

Will generate some accommodation recommendations.

Click on the 5 lines on the top left of the Forum. The search box will appear.

Good Luck.

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In May 2024, we spent one night at the Atlantic View Guesthouse in Doolin. We stayed one night but wish we had stayed longer based on how nice the owners were. This location was also an easy walk to town and if you were planning on taking the ferry to Aran, also a quick, easy walk. Looking back at my account, the one night cost 135 Euros.

We also visited Dingle - stayed at Dingle Harbour Lodge. Wasn't really impressed though.

Happy Traveling!

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Claudia, thanks for the tip. I don't know why I haven't used the search engine. Found some helpful hotel recs.

amyk, thanks so much for the Atlantic View Guesthouse recommendation. I looked it up, and it looks wonderful, and you can't beat the price.

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We stayed at the Lighthouse several times in Dingle. Wonderful!! Also twice at the Celi Bhreac in Dingle. A little further out from the village but also great. I know they have new owners now. Also stayed at the Seaview in Doolin which overlooks the town and maybe a five minute walk to the pubs. Enjoy.

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Hi Gail,
Thank you so much for your recommendations! I really, really like Celi Bhreac in Dingle. Do you have a preference between that one and the Lighthouse? How long was the walk from Celi Bhreac to the village?

Is the Seaview in Doolin the Seaview Lodge?

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Cili is about a mile from town we didn't walk that .. We did walk back and forth to Lighthouse. I loved second floor front room at Cili for great water view and my son loved back room to see the farm and sheep in the morning. We also brought a bottle of wine and cheese and sat on the upstairs balcony at night and enjoyed the harbor and the view. The Lighthouse was great.too but we just had a smaller preference for the Cili. Again they have new owners so check out the reviews. They both have on site parking. I can't remember but I think Seaview is just called that not lodge but we can t remember to be positive. Don't see Seavidw listed in Doolin it might have been Doolin View. I just looked that up and I was wrong it is Dooliin View. Enjoy your wonderful trip. Ireland is magic.

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In August 2024 we stayed at The Chancery in Dublin and Sheedy's in Doolin. I highly recommend both.

We stayed at O'Neil's in Dingle. Not luxury but clean, good location, easy street parking, good breakfast, helpful staff and economical.

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Gail, thank you! Doolin View looks gorgeous!

Renee, thanks for your recommendations, too. Will check them out!

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Gail, how long did it take you to walk into town from Celi Bhreac?

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Karen, you might look into the Harrison Chambers (of Distinction) in Belfast. I spent four wonderful nights there this spring. It’s near Queen’s College…nicely located while not in the middle of downtown Belfast. There is parking right behind the building. Their website has lovely photos…breakfast was yummy. All the rooms reflect authors…mine was the Brontë sisters! We’re looking forward to returning.

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Cathy, thank you so much. Harrison Chambers looks wonderful. Will definitely consider it. How long did it take you to walk to downtown?