Every tired tourist needs a comfy spot to rest.
Whether you’re a student traveling with fellow penny-pinching friends or a honeymooner on a big splurge, you should have no trouble finding comfortable accommodation at your budget level in Ireland.Here’s an overview of the most common types of accommodation:
For many people, the accommodation of choice: homey, inexpensive and convenient. B & B’s are located all over the country, and usually offer comfortable accommodations in a friendly home. An added bonus is the home-cooked Irish breakfast, which will be enough to sustain you for a day of sightseeing. Be warned: it’s a cholesterol overload, usually consisting of fried bacon, sausage and black or white pudding (there’s a toast, cereal and fruit option for the vegetarians). If you want a private bathroom, ask for an ‘en suite’ room.
Cost 17-25 pounds
For the student or die-hard budget traveler, hostels offer reasonable accommodation at rock-bottom prices. These establishments vary widely in quality; some are quite spartan with only dorm facilities, while others offer private or semi-private rooms. Usually there will be cooking facilities, and occasionally breakfast will be provided. Hostels are located all over the country. Most decent-sized towns will have at least one; if you feel like escaping into the hinterlands, you’ll find some hostels in the most remote locations.
Cost: 7-12 pounds
Renting a vacation home can be an economical solution for a group of people or a family who want to explore a place for a week or two. Among the advantages: you can come and go as you please, with more privacy and freedom than other accommodation options can provide. Of course, someone will have to cook breakfast in the morning!
If you’re traveling in July or August, you’ll probably need to rent the house for a full week. During the rest of the year, you can probably work out an arrangement that will allow you to rent a house for a weekend or a few days.
Cost: varies widely, depending upon location, house size and time of year
If you’re willing to splash out for a little more luxury, a hotel will often be your choice. Most Irish hotels are of a very high standard, complete with restaurant, entertainment and recreational facilities. Some hotels have large leisure centers attached to them, with indoor pools or other sporting amenities provided. If you’re going to Ireland for the nightlife, consider this: many hotels have a ‘residents’ bar’ that stays open all night for overnight guests.
Cost: 40 pounds and up
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