Title: Ballyshannon Travel Guide: Best of Ballyshannon, County Donegal Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ballyshannon](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballyshannon-Hotels.d6139452.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Ballyshannon](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballyshannon-Holiday-Rentals.d6139452.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Ballyshannon](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ballyshannon.d6139452.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ballyshannon Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ballyshannon.d6139452.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ballyshannon Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballyshannon.d6139452.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ballyshannon Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Trish Shailer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a3c2690547c6ba00cfba44518c6436ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Trish Shailer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a3c2690547c6ba00cfba44518c6436ba.jpg) ![Photo by Adrian Roberts](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e959959b5c822c62e25aa34440362c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Adrian Roberts](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e959959b5c822c62e25aa34440362c3f.jpg) ![Photo by Sherry Atkin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b5248cad1adde4b640fe865816d5d58c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Sherry Atkin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b5248cad1adde4b640fe865816d5d58c.jpg) ## Visit Ballyshannon Things to do - Top hotels in Ballyshannon - Top Holiday Rentals in Ballyshannon ![Cookies Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44820000/44818000/44817960/daf84aa8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cookies Cottage Ballyshannon Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Ballyshannon. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Catsby Cave and Abbey Assaroe are located nearby. "A short break, overall a good time had by all. However while the overall condition of the cottage was good it could have done with a real deep clean. Bedding was obviously used and the mattress was uncomfortable as you could feel the springs through it. Furniture inside also left a lot to be desired ..." Reviewed on 29 Aug 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=44817960&PinnedHotelID=44817960&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139452) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=44817960&PinnedHotelID=44817960&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139452) ![Farm Stay Property Pets and Families Welcome](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42330000/42325400/42325378/c3ebaa46_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Farm Stay Property Pets and Families Welcome Ballyshannon, DL £127 19 Sept - 20 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star cabin in Ballyshannon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Abbey Assaroe and Catsby Cave are located ... 7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews) "We loved our stay here! We had a group of 6 - one had to sleep on the couch but it is large and very comfortable! Very quaint and well-maintained. The host was very kind and helpful and attended to whatever we needed in a quickly and friendly manner. It was very easy to communicate prior to our arrival ..." Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=20%2F09%2F2025&selected=42325378&PinnedHotelID=42325378&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139452) ![The Snuggly Sheep Shepherd Hut Campview Farm Stay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72294900/72294864/9c1296d8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Snuggly Sheep Shepherd Hut Campview Farm Stay Ballyshannon, County Donegal Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ballyshannon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lakeside Centre and Abbey Assaroe are located ... Snuggly sheep "I had a lovely time in the ultra modern and extremely comfortable shepherds hut. View amazing from nearly every window. Very helpful hosts so I would highly recommend staying here!" Reviewed on 16 Jul 2022 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=72294864&PinnedHotelID=72294864&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139452) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=72294864&PinnedHotelID=72294864&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139452) [See all 230 properties in Ballyshannon](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6139452) 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. ![Cookies Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44820000/44818000/44817960/daf84aa8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cookies Cottage Ballyshannon Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Ballyshannon. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Catsby Cave and Abbey Assaroe are located nearby. "A short break, overall a good time had by all. However while the overall condition of the cottage was good it could have done with a real deep clean. Bedding was obviously used and the mattress was uncomfortable as you could feel the springs through it. Furniture inside also left a lot to be desired ..." Reviewed on 29 Aug 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballyshannon-Hotels-Cookies-Cottage.h44817960.Hotel-Information) ![Farm Stay Property Pets and Families Welcome](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42330000/42325400/42325378/c3ebaa46_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Farm Stay Property Pets and Families Welcome Ballyshannon, DL Stay at this 3-star cabin in Ballyshannon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Abbey Assaroe and Catsby Cave are located ... 7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews) "We loved our stay here! We had a group of 6 - one had to sleep on the couch but it is large and very comfortable! Very quaint and well-maintained. The host was very kind and helpful and attended to whatever we needed in a quickly and friendly manner. It was very easy to communicate prior to our arrival ..." Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballyshannon-Hotels-Unique-Cottage-Mobile-Home.h42325378.Hotel-Information) ![The Snuggly Sheep Shepherd Hut Campview Farm Stay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72294900/72294864/9c1296d8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Snuggly Sheep Shepherd Hut Campview Farm Stay Ballyshannon, County Donegal Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ballyshannon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lakeside Centre and Abbey Assaroe are located ... Snuggly sheep "I had a lovely time in the ultra modern and extremely comfortable shepherds hut. View amazing from nearly every window. Very helpful hosts so I would highly recommend staying here!" Reviewed on 16 Jul 2022 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballyshannon-Hotels-The-Snuggly-Sheep.h72294864.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Ballyshannon](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6139452&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Five-Oaks-Ranch-Ballyshannon.d6174408.Attraction) #### Abbey Assaroe You can find out about the history of Ballyshannon when you stop by Abbey Assaroe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbey-Assaroe-Ballyshannon.d6086101.Attraction) #### Lakeside Centre Explore the great outdoors at Lakeside Centre, a lovely green space in Ballyshannon. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 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