The 20 Best Boutique Hotels in Ireland (2025)

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?

For foodies

• Quinlan and Cooke Boutique Townhouse is a stylish restaurant with rooms on the Ring of Kerry. The restaurant specialises in fresh fish caught from their own boat. A chic spot that won't break the bank on Ireland's West Coast.
• The Tannery in County Waterford is a place to come to enjoy Irish hospitality at its best. Boasting 14 elegant guest rooms, plus an award-winning restaurant and an acclaimed cooking school. It's a foodie's paradise!

• You'll be spoiled for choice with the dining options at Victoria House Hotel. Enjoy a relaxed lunch in The Ivy Lounge, try an amazing Afternoon Tea in the Drawing Room, or dine at the acclaimed Courtyard Restaurant serving the best in locally sourced ingredients. 
• Another hotel offering fantastic foodie options is The Lansdowne with four eateries boasting delicious, healthy, and indulgent fare. Set in charming Kenmare, this elegant retreat offers easy access to local boutiques, historic sites, and scenic coastal walks.

• The Rooms at Cunningham's is a boutique guesthouse which forms part of a traditional Irish pub in the heart of Kildare Town, whose interiors are simple and contemporary. But don't come here looking for traditional inn fare... the restaurant serves up (very good) Thai dishes!

For the spa

• The Twelve is a boutique hotel situated in the seaside village of Bearna, close to Galway. Interiors are sophisticated, plus there's an award-winning restaurant and spoiling spa. There's hardly a reason to leave this rural getaway!
• With lakeside hot tubs, Roman baths, and a heated pebble beach, The Rabbit in Templepatrick has all you need for a laidback stay. It's the perfect spot to indulge yourselves in the spa or cosy up in front of the wood-burning stove.

For a boutique B&B

• Number 31 is a luxury B&B in Dublin. Rooms are spacious with chic contemporary design. Breakfasts are an indulgent affair. A great city crashpad.
• Baytree Boutique B&B is set in a beautifully renovated farm building. Elegant and intimate, this is a delightful place to stay in Country Down.

• Overlooking The Wild Atlantic Way, Barrow House boasts elegant rooms are decorated with soft tones and antique furniture. Unwind here in style.

For a city break

• The Wilder is a stylish Victorian-era townhouse in the heart of Dublin. Boasting elegant rooms, its own craft gin bar and a highly acclaimed bistro. A smart choice.
• Clarendon Suites are smart self-catering apartment suites in Dublin city centre with a quality seafood restaurant and bar below. Ideal for an independent stay.

• Close to Eyre Square, you'll find The Dean Galway. With an outdoor pool, a rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar, as well as a snug pub and an American eatery, it's perfect for a cool city getaway.
• Hotel Belfast is a chic hotel located in Belfast's vibrant city centre. The interiors are stylish and there's great food and cocktails in the restaurant. A lively city stay.

For a stylish stay

• Killarney Royal Hotel offers opulent guestrooms, dressed in a regal palette and peppered with antiques. Book a suite for a luxurious living room and dine in style at the elegant Candle Room Restaurant.

For a rural escape

• Breac. House is a contemporary nature retreat located in the rugged landscape of northwest Donegal. Each room offers panoramic sea views and doors leading to a sit-out terrace. There's also a sauna to return to after a day outdoors.

• Set in the lush Irish countryside by the Grand Canal in County Kildare, Cliff at Lyons makes a great country escape. Guests can choose from opulent Estate Rooms, bright apartments or cosy, country-feel cottages, all set in gorgeous gardens.
• Nestled in acres of beautiful, rolling Irish countryside, Manor House at Mount Juliet sits within one of Ireland's most acclaimed country estates. The property comprises two hotels, an equestrian club, spa and golf course. Book a river view room for a gorgeous vista over Ballylinch Stud and the River Nore.

For a coastal stay

• Located right on the coast in Donaghadee, One Shore Street B&B offers five beautifully styled rooms. Vast Georgian sash windows frame the amazing sea views here. Whether you want to wild swim, kayak, hike, or bike — this is the place.
• Enjoy easy access to the beach at Teach de Broc, a classic hotel sitting opposite the Ballybunion Golf Club in County Kerry. There's a restaurant, lounge with piano and cosy fire, plus breathtaking views and a rugged coastline.

Still not sure?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Ireland.
• Or you could expand your search to include our Gurus' recommendations for the best castle hotels in Ireland or the best hotels in Ireland with a hot tub or the best quirky hotels in Ireland or the best beach hotels in Ireland.
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.