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About Killarney
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Located on the shores of Lough Leane in County Kerry, Killarney is a perfect town to soak up Ireland’s history, architecture and landscapes. A popular tourist destination all year round, Killarney welcomes visitors with a warm hospitality and an iconic Irish charm.
Killarney is packed with plenty of historic Irish monuments. There’s St Mary’s Cathedral, a superb example of Gothic revival architecture that has sat just outside the town since 1855. Be sure to check out Killarney House too, a stunning country estate once home to the Earls of Kenmare. Then there’s Ross Castle, a 15th-century tower-house built by the legendary O’Donoghue clan, which today stands as an homage to medieval Ireland.
County Kerry’s lush landscapes are right on Killarney’s doorstep, and few are more majestic than the UNESCO-listed Killarney National Park. Ireland’s first national park is renowned for its sprawling woodlands, towering mountains and native wildlife including red deer. Here, you’ll also find the Lakes of Killarney – three separate bodies of water famous for their natural scenery. With breathtaking views of lakes and forests, the park is understandably one of Ireland’s most visited natural attractions.
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| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 10 = £8.60 |
| Language | English |
| Average weekend price | £144 per night |
| Average weekday price | £121 per night |
| Typical stay | 1 night |
Points of interest in Killarney
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Killarney
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Muckross House
2.8 miles from city centre
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Torc Waterfall
3.6 miles from city centre
Killarney reviews
What other travellers say about Killarney
Beautiful enchanting clean community.
23 April 2024
Beautiful enchanting clean community. All the magic of fairytale Ireland. 1.5 days to squeeze everything in. Great shopping. Loved Muckross Craft store, dining, National Park, gift stores, quality of food, Ross Castle a must tour. Walked past swampy bogs, and downtown streets. As horse owners we were uncomfortable with the horse drawn carriages. Need at least 1 month to see and do! Great gateway to Ring of Kerry, Conor Pass, Kenmare. Loved the expansive mountains and sheep grazing everywhere in the open wild countryside. Off to Dingle......
Hotel beautiful perfect.
23 April 2024
Hotel beautiful perfect. My wife who always traveled with me died earlier this year of MND Disease and I was visiting all the places we you to stay on our trips. As I have already said the parking ticket I got for parking in what I was led to believe was a disabled zone has put a very bad taste in my mouth. I would have to think seriously about visiting Killarney again.
There is so much to do in and around Killarney that your...
14 April 2024
There is so much to do in and around Killarney that your stay will not be long enough ! While some Hotels and Rental properties would seem to be somewhat expensive you can also find some which are really good value and of a good standard if you do the research !
We were very disappointed that the Killarney National Park...
11 April 2024
We were very disappointed that the Killarney National Park visitor center and Ross Castle weren’t open and especially that there was no acknowledgement of that on their website. That was our main reason to visit Killarney. Understandable about due to weather, but the visitor center was due to renovations.
Place is nice and quiet.
4 April 2024
Place is nice and quiet. Holiday feeling as soon as we arrived. Host was excellent. Rooms- spotless. Kitchen- all you need for self catering is there. Town is nearby. Torc Waterfall and Mucross House are nearby. Highly recommend the place 👌👌
We had a great time.
29 February 2024
We had a great time. Went to a Fureys concert, did the Ring of Kerry, visited the Tralee museum, had a super Indian meal, the Guinness was super. It's my 8th visit to Killarney. I'm finding the prices are getting much higher in town.
Popular places to stay in Killarney
Stay in some of the best accommodation Killarney has to offer
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Loch Lein Country House Killarney, Ireland
From £155 per night
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The Killarney Park Killarney, Ireland
From £353 per night
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Tig Rua Killarney, Ireland
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The Victoria Killarney, Ireland
From £138 per night
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The Ross Killarney, Ireland
From £168 per night
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Other accommodation in Killarney
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