Title: King's Island Travel Guide: Best of King's Island, Limerick Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in King's Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Kings-Island-Hotels.d921524013132648448.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Limerick](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Limerick.d4891.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Limerick](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Limerick.d4891.Travel-Guide-Activities)[King's Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kings-Island.d921524013132648448.Car-Hire-Guide)[King's Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kings-Island.d921524013132648448.Holidays-City-Breaks) # King's Island Travel Guide ## Limerick ![Check out the old tombs near the south entrance. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981694825/90d3ef90-c72f-408a-a0c4-fdbff0623e2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Check out the old tombs near the south entrance. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981694825/90d3ef90-c72f-408a-a0c4-fdbff0623e2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Mary\'s Cathedral featuring chateau or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075988/a5d79bf6-b5b7-4c8c-9bb1-96de38673758.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![King John\'s Castle featuring heritage elements, a river or creek and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075996/1ed9e449-d606-4ffb-b9bc-e2739656b1e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![King John\'s Castle showing heritage elements, a castle and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075996/6fd77d43-7a59-4bd8-8621-8b2a7a37d4ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit King's Island Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Limerick travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Limerick.dx4891) --- ### Popular places to visit ![King John\'s Castle which includes château or palace, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075996/13c2135b-1cac-49c0-bb86-17ed2cda4b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### King John's Castle 4.5/5(18 reviews) The exciting tales of battle and siege come to life within this beautifully preserved Norman castle in the heart of historic Limerick. [](https://expedia.co.uk/King-Johns-Castle-Medieval-Quarter.d6075996.Attraction) ![St. Mary\'s Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075988/5688f4e8-bcd6-4b8b-b9de-1251a0b8f276.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Mary's Cathedral 4.5/5(16 reviews) At over 800 years old, St. Mary’s Cathedral is one of the oldest cathedrals in Ireland still used as a place of worship. This ancient building in Limerick is a stalwart of Irish heritage and is visibly pockmarked by the trials it has endured. Situated on King’s Island in the middle of the Shannon River in Limerick, St. Mary’s Cathedral overlooks a landscape that must have changed beyond recognition since it was founded here in 1168 AD. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Cathedral-Medieval-Quarter.d6075988.Attraction) ![Thomond Park featuring a river or creek and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130072/a7843f0b-86a3-4009-a837-09be24d72710.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Thomond Park 4.5/5(6 reviews) Home of Munster Rugby Football Club, Thomond Park is renowned all over the world for its sporting history and incredible match-day atmosphere. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thomond-Park-Limerick.d6130072.Attraction) ![King John castle in Limerick Ireland on the banks of the Shannon river next to the Thomond bridge with dramatic cloudy sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076018/bb12d063-2005-4bb6-9ed3-166e2ac32167.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### O'Connell Street Learn about the local history of Limerick when you spend time at O'Connell Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/OConnell-Street-Limerick-City-Centre.d6076018.Attraction) ![Hunt Museum showing interior views and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075992/94223075-617f-4344-aa2a-91b1957eb094.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hunt Museum 4.5/5(8 reviews) Explore the exhibition halls of this grand Georgian museum and find a vast collection of historic artifacts and exquisite pieces of art. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hunt-Museum-Limerick-City-Centre.d6075992.Attraction) ![People\'s Park showing a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6181435/c4471eeb-a1bb-4cab-b100-4e2c1789f45d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### People's Park 3.5/5(3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at People's Park, a lovely green space in Limerick. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Peoples-Park-Newton-Perry.d6181435.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Skip the Line: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1128579/a2a101b5-d866-4e2b-b76b-f699b3d823e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip the Line: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket £19 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-bunratty-castle-and-folk-park-admission-ticket.a1128579.activity-details) ![Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour from Limerick](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4813200/4f26430b-654f-4af2-b42e-a508a28517a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour from Limerick £48 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ring-of-kerry-full-day-tour-from-limerick.a4813200.activity-details) ![Angela's Ashes 1.5hrs Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2925030/2f8749ad-d585-4206-885f-70577b8d215c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Angela's Ashes 1.5hrs Walking Tour £130 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/angelas-ashes-15hrs-walking-tour.a2925030.activity-details) ![Private Walking Tour of Limerick City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2921765/a85a6058-64d7-4406-b2cb-d09b4319a316.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Walking Tour of Limerick City £252 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-of-limerick-city.a2921765.activity-details) ![Cliffs of Moher tour from Dublin.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48537717/ded0a3dd-57bc-419d-beeb-4aa6dbd9379f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2 Day's Private Tour from Dublin to West of Ireland £1,735 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-days-private-tour-from-dublin-to-west-of-ireland.a48537717.activity-details) ![2 Day's Private Tour from Dublin to West of Ireland ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47628767/05112688-a64c-4232-b31e-a34c8f4d7c7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2 Day's Private Tour from Dublin to West of Ireland £2,081 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-days-private-tour-from-dublin-to-west-of-ireland.a47628767.activity-details) [See all activities in Limerick](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Limerick.d4891.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in King's Island ![Absolute Hotel Limerick](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1630300/1630236/4b9cbd15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Absolute Hotel Limerick Sir Harry's Mall Limerick Limerick £111 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Limerick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Spotless, easy, good value Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=1630236&PinnedHotelID=1630236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=921524013132648448) ![The George Limerick Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/486400/486309/3b2514f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The George Limerick Hotel O'Connell Street Limerick Limerick £105 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Limerick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Staff very helpful and informative Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=486309&PinnedHotelID=486309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=921524013132648448) ![The Savoy Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1688500/1688429/74b32edc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Savoy Hotel Henry Street Limerick Limerick £152 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Limerick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (993 reviews) Room spotless. Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1688429&PinnedHotelID=1688429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=921524013132648448) ![Limerick Strand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1654500/1654475/c6394292_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Limerick Strand Hotel Ennis Road Limerick Limerick £126 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Limerick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Lovely, clean room. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=1654475&PinnedHotelID=1654475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=921524013132648448) ![Dromoland Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35232000/35231912/f407f63f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dromoland Castle Dromoland Estate Newmarket on Fergus Co Clare £396 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Newmarket on Fergus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews) Amazing staff, always smiling friendly and helpful, gone out of their way to make sure we had everything we need and knew about all the things we could do, spotless rooms, endless goodies, elegant meals via room service, every second felt luxurious. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=35231912&PinnedHotelID=35231912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=921524013132648448) ![Old Ground Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/76100/76019/4bb9aa37_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Old Ground Hotel O Connell Street Ennis Clare £111 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ennis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (748 reviews) Really nice rooms, great food, friendly service Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=76019&PinnedHotelID=76019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=921524013132648448) [See all 220 properties in King's Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=921524013132648448) 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. ## Check King's Island hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=921524013132648448&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=921524013132648448&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=921524013132648448&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=921524013132648448&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=921524013132648448&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=921524013132648448&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around King's Island ![King John\'s Castle showing heritage elements, a castle and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075996/6fd77d43-7a59-4bd8-8621-8b2a7a37d4ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Medieval Quarter Medieval Quarter is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by King John's Castle and Limerick Museum while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Limerick-Medieval-Quarter.dx6171085) ![Hunt Museum showing art, heritage elements and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075992/3fa951cf-3950-4b19-b866-79fbee2d1ca1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Limerick City Centre Limerick City Centre is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Arthur's Quay Park and Milk Market, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Limerick. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Limerick-Limerick-City-Centre.dx553248633981694825) ![The place where everybody meets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4891/b3577edd-ccc2-4f19-b275-a7b4e81bd749.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newton Perry While visiting Newton Perry, you might make a stop by sights like Limerick City Gallery of Art and People's Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Limerick-Newton-Perry.dx944360852975403008) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mount Kennet While there might not be top attractions in Mount Kennet, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arthur's Quay Park and Milk Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Limerick-Mount-Kennet.dx921566488283029504) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Coolraine While Coolraine isn't home to many top sights, Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Limerick-Coolraine.dx921539097516990464) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kilrush While Kilrush may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Limerick-Kilrush.dx921539497848705024) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # King's Island Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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