Kinsale Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Kinsale, County Cork

Visitors to Kinsale should consider a tour to learn more about the local history. You'll likely want to savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants during your visit. You can also take time at the bustling port in this walkable area.

Based on our travel knowledge, Actons Hotel is a top 4-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Charles Fort is a short 6-minute drive away. If you're interested in local history, another choice for your stay is Artists House.

In Kinsale, there are 56 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won't find many designated historic hotels.

Kinsale is notable for landmarks like Charles Fort, Desmond Castle and James Fort. Cultural venues include Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse and Mount Long Castle. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Kinsale Golf Club and Kinsale Rugby Club.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can stay in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Kinsale, giving a sense of history.

"Heritage hotel" is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you've come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Kinsale, don't worry that you'll find a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.