The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Carlow

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Carlow

If it's your first trip to Carlow for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Carlow. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Carlow. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Carlow for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Carlow beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Carlow for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Talbot Hotel Carlow

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Carlow
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Portlaoise Road, Talbot Hotel Carlow has great rooms from $102 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and child care. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow which has nice rooms starting at $117. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, child care, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Kilkenny Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.5 km from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Seven Oaks Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Carlow
  • Heated pool

We found Seven Oaks Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $121. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Athy Road. You'll also find child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and an indoor pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.2 km from the center of town. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


Dinn Ri Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $75, Dinn Ri Hotel, at Tullow Street provides a restaurant, a bar, parking, golf, and kids meals. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry facilities, a 24-hour desk, a night club, a playground, and special diet menus. It's located just 0.6 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Playground


Avlon House Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $65 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Carlow
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Avlon House Bed and Breakfast has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10, and offers room service, free parking, family rooms, private parking, and special diet menus. The great rooms here start at $65 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Green Lane, Dublin Road. Furthermore, it also offers amenities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.6 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, and Wexford.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Carlow, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Carlow, Best Hotels for One Week in Carlow, Best Hotels for One Night in Carlow, or Best Business Hotels in Carlow.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Carlow?

Carlow Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$96

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Carlow, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $96. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Carlow.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $96
  • 3-star hotels: $96


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