Cashel Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Cashel, County Galway

The historical sites in Cashel are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. While you’re here, why not check out the gardens and restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Cashel House Hotel is a top historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it features free breakfast.

In Cashel, there are 16 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Places to visit in the wider area include Dog’s Bay Beach, Gurteen Bay Beach and Sky Road. You’ll also find Clifden Castle and Kylemore Abbey in the area.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a place that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Cashel, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the normal amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Cashel, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.