Glencar

Travel Guide

Glencar featuring tranquil scenes, mountains and road cycling
Glencar showing a ruin and tranquil scenes
Glencar which includes a river or creek, tranquil scenes and landscape views
Glencar showing a river or creek, mountains and tranquil scenes
Glencar showing tranquil scenes

Find typical rural Irish life in this welcoming village, offering outdoor adventures, historic treasures and plenty of time to appreciate the quiet peace.

Enjoy the slow pace of traditional village life in Glencar, a quaint spot nestled in the hills of County Kerry. Take long walks in the country, explore the sites of ancient settlements, look at mountain vistas and come home to a cosy homestead in the evening.

Discover lakes and rivers winding between rugged mountains where wildflowers grow. Wander through green forests and mysterious bogs. Cast a line in the beautiful Caragh Lake and Caragh River, popular with avid fishermen for their schools of trout and salmon. Join a local tour to hunt for rabbits, pheasants, ducks and snipes that abound in this region.

Walk along the river and see the historic Blackstones Bridge with its stone arches. Look for early Christian rock carvings at Cloon, a fascinating window into history. In Lickeen Forest, walk under the boughs of weathered trees covered in moss. Look up and see the summit of Carrauntoohil, the tallest mountain in Ireland.

Visit the two spectacular gaps, Ballaghisheen Pass and Ballaghbeama Gap, passes that link South Kerry with Mid Kerry. Hike or ride your bike over these hills and encounter barely a soul. Your companions will be the peaceful herds of sheep or the birds flying overhead. Find opportunities for many long and beautiful walking tours, such as a portion of the long-distance Kerry Way.

At Cappanalea Outdoor Education Centre, go canoeing, kayaking, climbing and orienteering with the whole family. At the Red Fox Pub, next to nearby Kerry Bog Village, experience classic Irish hospitality as it’s been since the 18th century. This is just off the Ring of Kerry, the road that takes you all around this unique peninsula.

Stay in one of Glencar’s classic country houses for a glimpse into how life has been in this part of the world for centuries. In town find a collection of these inns and a local store. Glencar is remote but connected to neighboring villages Keeas and Coad by narrow roads.

The Climbers Inn

The Climbers Inn

2 out of 5
Lyranes, Glencar, Glencar
The price is €132 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€132
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Glencar. Enjoy free parking, cable TV channels, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (76 reviews)
"Friendly service and great food although the place good do with a bit of refurbishment"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

The Climbers Inn
Eviston House Hotel

Eviston House Hotel

3 out of 5
97 New Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €119 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€119
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Killarney National Park and St. Mary's ...
7.8/10 Good! (512 reviews)
"Good value for money. Breakfast was also good value. The restaurant menu was limited but the burger and the pork were both really enjoyable. I thought the friendliness and helpfulness of all the staff was excellent."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Eviston House Hotel
Hotel Killarney

Hotel Killarney

4 out of 5
Cork Road, Killarney, Kerry
The price is €129 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€129
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (911 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel Killarney
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Park Place Apartments

Park Place Apartments

4 out of 5
High Street, Killarney, Kerry
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (549 reviews)
"Perfect location, many dining options, nice apartment, friendly staff, no ac but can open window for cool air."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Park Place Apartments
Wild Atlantic Apartments Killarney

Wild Atlantic Apartments Killarney

3.5 out of 5
1300 Block B, Hotel Killarney, Cork Road, Killarney, Kerry
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Killarney National Park and ...
7.8/10 Good! (115 reviews)
"Not enough kitchen amenities- paper towels not available etc"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Wild Atlantic Apartments Killarney
The Reserve at Muckross

The Reserve at Muckross

4 out of 5
Muckross Road, Killarney, Kerry
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews)
Excellent stay
"Overall, very good. The location is great. South of Killarney, so if you want to be in the middle of pubs and restaurants and such, this may not be the place for you, but we loved that we could walk to Muckross Abbey, and that we were right by the lake and Torc Waterfall with short drives. They offered ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

The Reserve at Muckross
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.