Ireland
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Ireland.
Destinations within Ireland
Hotel guides
Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type.
Their Ireland ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Ireland with the best hotel views.
Read the guide at spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/ireland.
spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/ireland
Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site focused on characterful small hotels and holiday homes.
This page presents a selection for Ireland that appears to include boutique hotels, luxury hotels, holiday homes, and villas, with listed examples such as Aberdeen Lodge, Bellinter House, and The Wilder Townhouse.
Read the guide at secretplaces.com/ireland/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes.
secretplaces.com/ireland/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes
Travel videos
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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel tied to Rick Steves' European guidebooks and broadcast travel programs.
This guide video offers a helpful look at Ireland's historic sites, including Inishmore, Dun Aengus, the Boyne River Valley, Monasterboice, and the Dingle area.
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Jon Barr is a YouTube channel focused on food experiences and travel-style videos in New York City and beyond.
This travel video gives a concise, upbeat overview of five Ireland activities from an 11-day route through Killarney, Galway, Waterford, and Dublin.
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Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries is a YouTube travel channel featuring Karl's long-form films from travel adventures.
This long-form travel video is a well-rounded Ireland road trip, with stops such as the Guinness factory, Wicklow Mountains National Park, Blarney Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway, and Belfast.
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Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel focused on first-hand destination advice, travel planning, culture, and visitor expectations.
This practical guide video helps visitors understand what to avoid in Ireland, pairing cultural faux pas with useful tips connected to Dublin, Waterford, Belfast, Kilkenny, and wider Irish travel.
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Celine ♡ is a YouTube creator channel with personal videos, including travel vlog content in its wider archive.
This personal travel vlog brings a warm first-trip perspective to Ireland, combining family and wedding moments with Killaloe, Upperchurch, the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, Dublin, and the Guinness Storehouse.
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Mac & Blair Family Adventures is a YouTube family travel channel from Mac and Blair, sharing adventure travel vlogs with their family.
This family travel vlog is a helpful west Ireland road trip segment, featuring Galway and the Cliffs of Moher as approachable stops for viewers planning a similar route.
Travel articles & blogs
Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and more practical travel planning. Their Ireland budget guide is a helpful planning resource for comparing costs, accommodation, transportation, things to do, and ways to save.
Read the guide at nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/ireland/.
nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/ireland/
Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site by William Tang, built around detailed guides and practical trip planning. His Ireland guide brings together practical advice on activities, places to eat, stays, expectations, and broader trip planning in one useful overview.
Read the guide at goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/europe/ireland/.
goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/europe/ireland/
ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured trip-planning and comparison tools. Their Ireland guide gives readers a well-rounded sense of the destination through coastlines, literary pubs, ancient monasteries, and cultural welcome.
Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/ireland/.
viatravelers.com/destinations/ireland/
A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog, focused on realistic planning, road trips, weekend travel, and tested itineraries. Her Ireland guide combines travel tips with personal stories, making it a useful fit for readers planning an approachable trip around the country.
Read the guide at dangerous-business.com/destinations/ireland/.
dangerous-business.com/destinations/ireland/
Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed itineraries, road trips, hiking guides, and route planning. Their 10-day Ireland road trip itinerary is strong for route planning, linking Dublin, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Skellig Michael, Galway, and Rock of Cashel.
Read the guide at earthtrekkers.com/10-day-ireland-itinerary/.
earthtrekkers.com/10-day-ireland-itinerary/
NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with a professional travel-publishing style and long-term travel roots. Their Ireland road trip guide pairs route structure with practical tips and highlighted experiences, giving adventure-focused travelers a useful planning framework.
Read the guide at nomadasaurus.com/ireland-road-trip-itinerary/.
nomadasaurus.com/ireland-road-trip-itinerary/
Uncornered Market is a sustainable travel site and tourism advisory focused on responsible, community-based, and experiential travel. Their 7-day Ireland road trip itinerary is a thoughtful guide for balancing what to do, what to see, and where food fits into the journey.
Read the guide at uncorneredmarket.com/ireland-road-trip-itinerary-recommendations/.
uncorneredmarket.com/ireland-road-trip-itinerary-recommendations/
Y Travel Blog is a professional travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, travel advice, and practical trip inspiration. Their list of 23 Ireland experiences is helpful for first-time visitors deciding which activities and memorable moments to prioritize.
Read the guide at ytravelblog.com/ireland-travel/.
ytravelblog.com/ireland-travel/
Expert Vagabond is Matthew Karsten's adventure travel and digital nomad blog covering outdoor travel, photography, and practical tips. His Ireland car-rental guide gives practical advice for travelers who want the flexibility to drive and explore the country independently.
Read the guide at expertvagabond.com/renting-car-in-ireland/.
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The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical advice for trips with kids, packing, gear, and destinations. Their Ireland car-rental article is especially useful for family road trips, with practical planning tips for exploring at an independent pace.
Read the guide at thefamilyvoyage.com/renting-a-car-in-ireland/.
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Our Escape Clause is Kate and Jeremy Storm's travel blog, focused on detailed itineraries, road trips, and independent planning. Their 9-step Ireland planning checklist gives independent travelers a clear, practical structure for organizing key pre-trip decisions.
Read the guide at ourescapeclause.com/planning-a-trip-to-ireland/.
ourescapeclause.com/planning-a-trip-to-ireland/
The Blonde Abroad is Kiersten Rich's solo female travel and lifestyle blog with a polished destination-planning focus. Her Ireland timing guide is helpful for choosing when to travel, with practical attention to the country's unpredictable weather.
Read the guide at theblondeabroad.com/best-time-to-travel-to-ireland/.
theblondeabroad.com/best-time-to-travel-to-ireland/
Ciao Bambino is a luxury family travel agency with an extensive family travel blog focused on custom family vacations. Their Ireland collection page is a useful hub for families, gathering expert posts and planning material for custom family trips.
Read the guide at ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/europe/ireland.
ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/europe/ireland
Be My Travel Muse is Kristin Addis's solo female travel blog and travel business focused on adventurous and women-centered travel. Her Ireland guide offers a strong planning overview across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with tips and attention to lesser-known places.
Read the guide at bemytravelmuse.com/ireland-guide/.
bemytravelmuse.com/ireland-guide/
Jessie on a Journey is Jessie Festa's solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site with practical planning resources. Her Ireland travel guide is a well-rounded resource for places to visit, practical tips, itinerary ideas, and vacation inspiration.
Read the guide at jessieonajourney.com/ireland-travel-guide/.
jessieonajourney.com/ireland-travel-guide/