The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Killarney

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Killarney

Muckross House, Killarney, Ireland Muckross House, Killarney, Ireland

Visiting Killarney, Ireland for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Killarney, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Killarney based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Killarney for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Killarney before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Killarney for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Killarney for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

The Fairview Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at College Street, The Fairview Boutique Hotel has great rooms from $109 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 8.70 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 mountain views, child care, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


The Ross

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $172 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Killarney
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is The Ross which has nice rooms starting at $172. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Town Centre. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, city views, free parking, and kids meals which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 km from the city center. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


The Killarney Park

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $220 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found The Killarney Park to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $220. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Town Centre. You'll also find mountain views, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.2 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


The Lake Hotel Killarney

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $168, The Lake Hotel Killarney, at Lake Shore provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 1.3 km from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Killarney
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $122 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at College Square. Furthermore, it also offers a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, laundry services, golf, and cooking classes, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.2 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
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room


The Gleneagle Hotel & Apartments

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

The great guest rating of The Gleneagle Hotel & Apartments is 8.30 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $165, and it's located at Muckross Rd. We also love the mountain views, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


International Hotel Killarney

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Killarney
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is International Hotel Killarney because it has great rooms that start at $103. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Kenmare Place. Only 1.1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, golf, a hot tub, a pool table, and kids meals at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Randles Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Randles Hotel offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and mountain views which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $124 (before taxes). It's located at Muckross Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, golf, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $238 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Killarney

Located at Lakes of Killarney, Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa has great rooms from $238 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and outdoor tennis. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 4.1 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Victoria House Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Victoria House Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $133. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Muckross Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, a hot tub, free parking, and kids meals. It's located just 1.3 km from the city center, too.

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


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kenmare, Tralee, Dingle, and Clonakilty.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Killarney, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Killarney, Best Cheap Hotels in Killarney, Best Luxury Hotels in Killarney, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Killarney, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Killarney, Best Hotels for One Week in Killarney, Best Hotels for One Night in Killarney, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Killarney, Best Adults Only Hotels in Killarney, or Best Business Hotels in Killarney.


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

Killarney Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$129

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Killarney, Ireland. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Killarney, Ireland based on data from 61 hotels is an affordable $129. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Killarney.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $229
  • 4-star hotels: $131
  • 3-star hotels: $114
  • 2-star hotels: $110


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