Affordable Hotels in Carlow for Every Traveler

Discover the exceptional four-star Talbot Hotel Carlow, a proud recipient of the Best Family Hotel and Excellence in Service awards at the 2023 Irish Hotel Awards. Located on the border of Laois and Carlow, just an hour from Dublin and Waterford, and 30 minutes from Kilkenny on the M9, our hotel offers a convenient and beautiful location. Nestled in Graiguecullen on the outskirts of Carlow Town, we're a mere 15-minute stroll from a vibrant selection of bars and restaurants at the heart of Carlow. Bask in comfort in one of our 82 individually designed bedrooms, including two luxurious suites and a range of spacious family and interconnecting rooms. Revel in modern amenities such as complimentary secure parking, WiFi, and access to Talbot Fitness, featuring a fully equipped gym and swimming pool. Savor delectable carvery and lunch served daily from 12:00pm, and explore our evening menu available until 9:00pm at the all-new An Bhearú Bar & Bistro. Additionally, indulge in the award-winning Liberty Tree Restaurant, boasting breathtaking views of the Hills of Killeshin and the Carlow Countryside. For corporate guests and business travelers, our hotel offers six meeting and event spaces accommodating up to 600 delegates. The renowned DOME Entertainment Center, featuring a bowling alley, sports simulator, lazer zone, games arcade, and Congo Quest soft play area, makes us the perfect destination for a memorable family break. Nestled in the heart of Carlow, the Talbot Hotel is the only facility in Carlow Town to offer a swimming pool to guests and locals, providing the finest leisure facilities, including top-notch fitness equipment, spinning and aerobics rooms, and an array of fitness classes. Our historic hotel features over 500 weddings catered, offering traditional yet contemporary wedding experiences in the intimate setting of our Leinster Suite. We're also pleased to accommodate civil ceremonies and non-religious ceremonies, making it an ideal venue for your special day. Moreover, the Talbot Hotel serves as an ideal base for those looking to explore Ireland's Ancient East, offering a range of exciting travel itineraries from Carlow Tourism. Whether it's strolling the Milford Way, exploring Carlow's waterways, indulging in outdoor adventures, or simply unwinding, the hotel caters to a myriad of experiences, making it your ultimate home away from home for your next getaway.

- "Just what we needed" - "Great hotel with wonderful friendly staff." - "Hreat" - "Love the stay. Staff were the best." - "Excellent" - "It was made the most of" - "Excellent facility" - "Comfortable" - "The hotel is super clean, multiple facilities and super comfortable beds." - "amazing" - "Lovely spacious room with very comfortable bed" - "enjoyed the stay" - "An overnight" - "very enjoyable and would like to be back again sometime"

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
This hotel features 2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite.
Talbot Hotel Carlow offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "The main floor restaurant was fantastic. Our server Emilija was one of the best servers I’ve ever had. We were there at the soft opening and the atmosphere was inviting. The room was wonderful and clean and inviting. " - "The staff were very helpful and friendly " - "Friendly Staff" - "Lovely Clean bright hotel, Lovely decor.welcoming , helpful staff.Beautiful big room Lovely shower.Fantasticbreahfast ." - "Staff were very nice and helpful. Room was large and clean. The bar/restaurant had good food and drinks"

Nestled against the banks of the River Barrow and surrounded by luscious green grounds, the 4-star Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow is located just outside Carlow. Rooms are en suite & all feature work desks and tiled bathrooms with luxurious toiletries. Hair dryers, telephones and tea/coffee making facilities are also available. The Barrow Bistro serves fine food all day, cooked by the bistro's head chef, who previously trained Jamie Oliver and has cooked for celebrities and royalty. Guests can enjoy an a la carte menu and an extensive wine list. Guests can enjoy a stroll around the beautifully landscaped gardens, with its impressive bridge joining the hotel to its own private island with picturesque views of the natural backdrop of the River Barrow and the surrounding Killeshin Hills. Carlow shops and restaurants are easily accessible and Carlow Castle is a short 15-minute walk. Free parking is available at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow.

- "Tea dance" - "Really recommend" - "Booked Trip for Parents" - "Comfortable stay" - "Fabulous couldn’t fault it" - "Exceptionally good !" - "Made great memories for a wonderful stay. Thank you all ⭐️⭐️⭐️" - "Lovely" - "Mother daughter bonding" - "Very enjoyable" - "Loved our stay will stay again" - "Very pleasant apart from the food." - "Very pleasant stay with good food and comfy beds" - "We would love to have a return visit but stay longer the next time."

Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
Woodford Dolmen Hotel offers 80 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Carlow hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Beautiful hotel! Staff was very friendly with my super chatty 5 year old son. Food was delicious and there was a cute fairy garden to walk through on the property." - "Hotel is absolutely beautiful with an old charm. Staff was super nice and very helpful!" - "Lovely hotel with very friendly staff. Only issue was the room was very hot and unable to change that but I imagine for the rest of the year outside the one warm day we had this would be welcome!"

An ideal base from which to explore the beautiful surroundings of Carlow, Seven Oaks 4 star Hotel is a welcoming hotel, ideally located just 5 minutes walk from Carlow Town Center. Carparking is complimentary for our residents and customers. Our classically furnished bedrooms with attached bathroom offer free WiFi, luxurious toiletries, hairdryer, iron and board, tea and coffee making facilities and a safe. TD Molloy's restaurant at the Seven Oaks is renowned for its exceptional dining experience, serving a variety of dishes crafted from the freshest local ingredients. Our Oaks Bar offers a serene and inviting atmosphere, ideal for a casual drink or a catch up with friends or collegaues. Our impressive leisure club offers a 66 foot swimming pool, steam room, sauna, jaccuzzi and gym. It is open daily from 10.30am to 1.30pm and from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. Carlow is a beautiful county with beautiful gardens and old gentry houses. Local leisure activities include fishing, canoeing and horse riding. Keen golfers will appreciate Carlow Golf Club, a 27-hole parkland course, in the beautiful countryside of a former wild deer park.

- "We enjoyed our stay" - "Everything was perfect" - "OK for overnight stay but not longer."

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, 24-hour room service, and a children's pool.
Seven Oaks Hotel offers 89 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Carlow hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Very friendly staff ,breakfast spot on with plenty of choice, rooms with plenty of space,good value for money,big parking area easy to park.thunbs up" - "A very relaxed atmosphere. Staff very pleasant." - "Beautiful hotel bery clean and spacious " - "Really good hotel. Would stay again. Lovely staff" - "Food good resonable price staff freindly and good service" - "Lovely hotel. We come here every time we visit our daughter in Carlow. Everyone is always friendly. GREAT BREAKFAST!"

In the center of Carlow town, Dinn Ri Hotel features boutique rooms, an on-site nightclub and live band venue, and an outdoor terraced bar. The stylish sports bar includes three 48-inch plasma TVs. The refurbished, modern rooms at Dinn Ri each offer an private bathroom, which contain free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a TV with satellite channels in each room. Brooks Cafe Bar and Restaurant serves a brunch menu and lunch specials, with a full brasserie menu available in the evenings. The Terrace bar includes a retractable glass roof and serves a BBQ menu. Carlow train station is a 10-minute walk away, while the N80 road can be reached in 5 minutes by car. Carlow’s central shops, restaurants, and nightlife can all be reached within a 15-minute radius.

- "Stayed for an evening out for work and found the hotel to be a perfect location as it was very central. It is paid parki" - "Comfy safe place with attentive staff." - "Great room and location!" - "Well located , hearty and tasty breakfast" - "Great hotel in excellent location"