Killarney is a small town beside a national park of lakes, woods and mountains, with traditional pubs, horse-drawn jaunting cars and the start of the Ring of Kerry.
Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.
Killarney
A vast park of lakes, woods and mountains beside the town, with walking and cycling trails.
Open daily; visitor centres have hours
Lough Leane
A 15th-century tower house on the shore of the lake, with boat trips from the jetty.
Daily in season, roughly 9:30–17:30
Muckross
A Victorian mansion and gardens by the lake, with a working farm to visit.
Daily, roughly 9:00–17:30
Lough Leane
A boat trip on the lakes past islands, mountains and woodland.
Daily in season
County Kerry
A famous coastal route of beaches, villages and mountains, best done with a tour or car.
Tours daily; drive anticlockwise to avoid coach traffic
Gap of Dunloe
A narrow glacial valley between mountains, walked or crossed by pony and trap.
Open in daylight; tours in season
Torc
A short woodland walk to a picturesque waterfall, close to Muckross.
Open daily
Dingle (65 km)
A dramatic peninsula of cliff roads, beaches and a lively fishing town.
Tours run daily in season
Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.
Muckross, Killarney
Rated 9.1/10, about 15% below typical 5★ prices in Killarney, with a pool.
Lough Leane, Killarney
Rated 9.0/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Killarney, with a pool.
Killarney town, Killarney
Rated 8.7/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in Killarney, in a central location.
Kerry lamb
Seafood chowder
Irish coffee
Killarney · Highlights
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