Armagh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

St. Patrick\'s Cathedral featuring a statue or sculpture, heritage elements and a monument
Armagh featuring religious elements, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Navan Fort and Visitor Centre which includes heritage architecture, a house and heritage elements
Armagh showing interior views, heritage elements and religious elements
St. Patrick\'s Cathedral showing heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral
Armagh is the smallest city in Ireland but boasts two cathedrals and a history to rival any other.

A visit to the centre of the Irish faith, home to archbishops for both the Church of Ireland and the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland, is a must for tourists seeking to discover more about the fascinating story of this incredible country.

The "city of saints and scholars" has plenty to offer visitors, including ancient monuments, beautiful parkland, Georgian architecture and a popular planetarium housing Ireland's biggest telescope. Armagh is also the centre of County Armagh, nicknamed "orchard county" for its many apple orchards, where you'll find some of the country's best rural scenery.

It's hard to miss the two cathedrals, both named after St. Patrick, the Irish patron saint, as they loom high above the Armagh skyline on hills either side of the city centre. You'll want to visit both to get a feel for Armagh's place as the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland.

Located just two miles from Armagh city centre is the ancient monument Eamhain Mhacha, or Navan Fort, one of the most important archaeological sites in Ireland. It holds a special place in Irish folklore, pre-dating the arrival of Christianity, and was used for pagan ceremonies as early as 600BC. Today Navan Fort is a visitor centre with replicas of the buildings that once stood on the site and re-enactments involving its mythical characters.

Armagh Planetarium, part of the Armagh Astropark which also includes the city's 200 year-old observatory, makes another great family day out. It is the leading centre for astronomy in Ireland and boasts a unique scale model of the solar system that can be explored among the landscaped grounds of the park. From here you can also enjoy stunning views of the city.

In addition to the main tourist attractions in Armagh there are many other places of interest to explore during your stay in the city, including Armagh County Museum, the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Armagh Public Library, Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum, and the Palace of Demense, the former home of the Church of Ireland's archbishops set in a beautiful public park.

Armagh is a hub for fine dining in Northern Ireland and boasts several award-winning restaurants, ranging from the traditional to the exotic, and many are nestled in and around the city's Georgian streets. For a lighter bite you won't struggle to find a cafe or deli in Armagh serving dishes cooked from locally-sourced produce.

There are plenty of shops in Armagh to dispose of your spending money, ranging from independent traders and artisan boutiques to a wealth of well-known brand stores at The Mall Shopping Centre.

There is every type of accommodation you could wish for in Armagh, including large hotels, guesthouses, hostels, B&Bs, holiday cottages and charming log cabins and farmhouses.

Armagh City Hotel

Armagh City Hotel

3 out of 5
2 Friary Road, Armagh, Northern Ireland
The price is £145 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£145
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Armagh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (843 reviews)
"Great hotel, loved it."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Armagh City Hotel
Charlemont Arms Hotel

Charlemont Arms Hotel

2 out of 5
English Street, Armagh, Northern Ireland
The price is £149 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£149
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Armagh. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Armagh Ancestry and Courthouse are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (233 reviews)
"Fantastic room, v clean and modern, spotlessly maintained, staff very friendly and helpful, well situated and convenient for driving and walking! Definitely recommend and will definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Charlemont Arms Hotel
7 Houses

7 Houses

3 out of 5
47 Upper English Street, Armagh, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Armagh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Armagh Ancestry and Courthouse are located ...
7 Houses
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.
Cosy Hot Tub Getaway Bungalow

Cosy Hot Tub Getaway Bungalow

Armagh
Stay at this holiday home in Armagh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and a hot tub. Popular attractions St. Patrick's Cathedral and Courthouse are located ...
Great stay in Armagh
"Pleasant stay near to the facilities of Armagh city. Easy to walk to the city facilities. Travelled for a car show at the Palace; didn't use the hot tub but looked nice. Everything was clean and comfortable, property was quiet. Two parking spaces, one out the back. Next door neighbour was a lovely ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2024

Cosy Hot Tub Getaway Bungalow
3-bed House in Armagh City

3-bed House in Armagh City

2 out of 5
1 Killuney Meadows, Armagh, Northern Ireland
Stay at this residence in Armagh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Armagh Planetarium and Armagh Observatory are located ...
3-bed House in Armagh City
VIP Church Street Apartments

VIP Church Street Apartments

3 out of 5
51 Church Street, Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Craigavon. Enjoy free breakfast. Popular attractions Treasure Trails and Moneypenny's Lock are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Nice comfortable apartment. Lots of food / refreshments provided and breakfast items"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

VIP Church Street Apartments
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.

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