How many guest houses are there in Ireland?

We can currently book 51 across 4 destinations in Ireland, starting from €97 per night for two adults.

Which destination in Ireland has the most?

Dublin, with 22 properties guest houses and homestays.

Guest houses in Ireland

51 properties guest houses and homestays across 4 destinations in Ireland, from € 97 per night for two adults.

Live prices, sampled for a two-night stay a month ahead.

Guest houses in Ireland at a glance

We track 51 properties guest houses and homestays across 4 destinations in Ireland. Dublin has the most with 22; Dublin has the lowest starting price at € 97 a night. Typical prices across the country run from € 140 to € 163 depending on where you go, which is a wider gap than most travellers expect within one country.

Destination	Properties	From / night	Typical
Dublin	22	from € 97	€ 163
Killarney	12	from € 122	€ 152
Galway	11	from € 108	€ 151
Cork	6	from € 127	€ 140

What to look for in guest houses in Ireland

Small, owner-run properties: more personal than a hotel, more serviced than an apartment. You usually get local knowledge you cannot get anywhere else, and you usually give up the things a chain guarantees — a 24-hour desk, a lift, air conditioning in every room.

Before you book, check

Reception hours. Many guest houses have no night staff and need an arrival time in advance.
Whether breakfast is served and at what time, which can be a single fixed sitting.
Whether there is a lift, if you have heavy luggage or stairs are difficult.
Whether cards are accepted. Smaller properties in some countries still prefer cash.

The thing people get caught by

Tell the owner your arrival time and keep them updated if it changes. At this size there is often literally one person with the key, and turning up unannounced at 23:00 can mean a locked door.

Worth it for: Travellers who want a place with a character, and destinations where the hotels are all chains.