Reserve A Bed And Breakfast, Plus, Read Our Travel Overview Of Donegal Town
Donegal Town straddles the river Eske at the head of Donegal BayWhen it comes to hospitality, this picturesque little Celtic town in Donegal Ireland has a lot to offer. It is also one of the county's easiest destinations to reach. That, along with its numerous central and nearby top attractions, makes it one of Donegal's most popular destinations.
Read on to...
- Reserve top Donegal Bed and Breakfasts accommodations
- Discover other accommodation, as well as dining options
- Find out how you can get there, and
- Best ways to explore the town and surrounding region
Donegal Town Hospitality
Reserve Accommodation At Top Donegal Bed And Breakfasts (And Elsewhere In Ireland) To...
Experience the warmest of Irish welcomes, comfortable surroundings, and good hearty breakfasts in family-run B and Bs.
There are wonderful town, country, and manor houses for you to choose from, all within 1 to 10 kilometers of the town's center.
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How To Make Your Reservation
Enter your preferences in the box. Click 'Search' (opens new window). In the B and B Ireland website...
- Click 'Destinations'
- Type 'Donegal Town' (or another destination) in the first box
- Add your B and B selection(s) to cart, and complete your reservation
Tips
B and B Ireland recommends that you...
- Always book, at least, your first and last night's accommodations in advance, and
- Book all nights in more popular destinations (e.g. Dublin) well in advance of your trip
(See their FAQs for other helpful info)
Why B And B Ireland Is Our First Choice
This reputable Irish company has been our own first choice in finding accommodation, wherever we've traveled in Ireland in recent years.
Through them we've enjoyed exceptional hospitality, as well as genuine warmth and kindness from our hosts.
We like the fact that their accommodations are approved and quality assured by either the Fáilte Ireland national tourism authority, or the Northern Ireland tourist board.
Stay at top Donegal Bed and Breakfasts, such as Cove Lodge near Donegal TownOther Donegal Town Accommodations
Self-Catering
If you like more independence, there's a variety of self-catering vacation house rentals. Large holiday homes are highly popular for family vacations. Or you might like to stay in a real Irish cottage.
Hotels
Indulge in a little luxury, in a 4 or 5 star lakeside hotel.
Or travel by coach, right to the door of convenient 3 star hotels in the heart of town.
Youth Hostels
Donegal Town Independent Hostel is on the outskirts of town. The Bluestack Centre Hostel is a short drive away, right in the foothills of the beautiful Bluestack Mountains.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Treats
You'll get a substantial breakfast, lunch, light bites, and delicious
treats in any of the hotels, tea rooms, cafes, and some of the bars, and there are plenty of them in the heart of town. If you're staying at a hotel, or B and B though, the famous full Irish breakfast will keep you going for hours!
Blueberry Cybercafe, and Olde Castle Bar And RestaurantEvening Meals
The hotels and restaurants offer evening cuisine ranging from traditional Irish fare to Italian, Oriental and Indian.
Try a few of the locally caught Atlantic seafood dishes. The Mill Park Hotel's Seafood Linguine, and the Abbey Hotel's melt-in-the-mouth salmon are two of our favorites!
Several of the hotels host dinner and dancing, as well as cabarets at certain times of the year.
Self-Catering
If you're in self-catering accommodation, all your food and grocery
needs are available in the town's supermarkets, bakery, health food
store, and fresh produce kiosk. Of course if you're on a fishing vacation, you'll most likely have your own supply of freshly caught fish!
Location and Getting There
Location
Donegal Town is situated in the south of County Donegal Ireland, at the head of scenic Donegal Bay, near the foothills of the Bluestack Mountains. It is just off the N15 national primary route between Ballyshannon and Ballybofey.
Getting There
By Car
This popular destination is easily accessible by car from anywhere on the island of Ireland.
Bus Éireann approaching town centerBy Coach
Bus Éireann, Ireland's national coach company, provides an intercity and express bus service from connections throughout Ireland.
A number of privately owned coach companies operate connections from Dublin, Galway, and various towns along the way.
(Car rental services are available locally, if you need one).
By Plane
You can get Donegal flights to Carrickfinn Airport (Donegal
International Airport) via Dublin or Glasgow Scotland (car hire available).
You can also get
Ireland flights into Dublin, Belfast or Shannon, as well as Knock
airport and Derry airport, with Airlingus and other airlines (car hire and coach connections available).
By Ferry
There are ferry services into Belfast, Larne, Dublin, Dun
Laoghaire or Rosslare ports. Drive from there.
Getting Around Locally
Getting Around Town
Some visitors are happy to spend their time exploring the town, shopping, relaxing and generally soaking up the town's friendly, lighthearted atmosphere without venturing any further afield. If that sounds like you and your accommodation is central, you won't need any transport other than a possible occasional taxi.
Venturing Further Afield
On the other hand, if you'd like to explore the general locality, and there's plenty to see, you'll definitely need wheels, be they on a car, a bus, or some other mode of transport! Here are some of your options...
Tour coaches on the quayGuided Coach Tours
If you're staying mostly about the town, and would like an occasional sightseeing excursion around the county, you might enjoy some of the guided coach tours available.
Several companies offer this service out of Donegal Town.
More information about Donegal guided coach tours here.
Also check with the tourist information office (see below).
Local Bus Service
Tips
- Don't expect local buses to run as frequently as city buses.
- Triple check your bus return times, especially the last bus.
If you'd like to explore other towns and villages in the region, such as Killybegs, Ardara, Ballyshannon, or Bundoran for example, there is a somewhat limited bus service.
Car Hire
If you plan to do plenty of touring around and exploring the county's many wonderful attractions, your best option is to hire a car.
The go-to car hire people in town are award-winning S & R Motors.
Tourist Information
To get the most from your vacation, it's worth visiting the Discover Ireland tourist information office, at the quay, as soon as you can on arrival.
You'll find helpful staff there who'll answer your questions.
They'll advise you of attractions, activities, coach tours, entertainment, as well as any festivals and events happening locally during your visit.
Discover Ireland Tourist Office
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