Title: Southeast Ireland Travel Guide: Best of Southeast Ireland, Ireland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.co.uk/Southeast-Ireland-Hotels.d6051463.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.co.uk/Southeast-Ireland-Holiday-Rentals.d6051463.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Southeast-Ireland.d6051463.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Southeast-Ireland.d6051463.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Southeast Ireland Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Southeast-Ireland.d6051463.Car-Hire-Guide)[Southeast Ireland Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Southeast-Ireland.d6051463.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Southeast Ireland Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Irish Agricultural Museum showing heritage elements, a fountain and château or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/168000/168825-Wexford-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hook Lighthouse which includes heritage elements and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/168000/168826-Wexford-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New Ross showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38913-New-Ross.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New Ross showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38918-New-Ross.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ireland which includes a lighthouse and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38854-Hook-Head.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Southeast Ireland Video Where to stay Things to do ## Southeast Ireland Travel Guide Video ### Where to stay in Southeast Ireland ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524865-county-kilkenny.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kilkenny City Centre 4.5/5(18 area reviews) Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Kilkenny-City-Centre.dx553248633981693529) ![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) ### Newpark Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Newpark.dx921517130946875392) ![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) ### Talbotsinch Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Smithwick's Brewery Tour and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Talbotsinch.dx921516177654784000) ![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) ### Lyrath While there might not be top attractions in Lyrath, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Hub and The National Reptile Zoo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Lyrath.dx553248635976007543) ![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) ### Smithsland Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Smithsland.dx921518632465567744) ![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) ### Walkinslough While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Walkinslough.dx921519065978347520) - Top hotels in Southeast Ireland - Top Holiday Rentals in Southeast Ireland ![Waterford Marina Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/439000/438903/ac2d136c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waterford Marina Hotel Canada Street Waterford Waterford £82 14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waterford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Room cleanliness, efficient and friendly staff, free parking. All great. Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=438903&PinnedHotelID=438903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051463) ![The Club House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1183200/1183111/923dee93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Club House Hotel Patrick Street Kilkenny Kilkenny £174 3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (276 reviews) Lovely vintage hotel Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%2F2026&selected=1183111&PinnedHotelID=1183111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051463) ![Kilford Arms Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9990000/9981800/9981749/4db0f333_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kilford Arms Hotel John Street Kilkenny Kilkenny £94 12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions John ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (769 reviews) Excellent staffand location. Very good in-house restaurant/pub. Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F01%2F2026&endDate=13%2F01%2F2026&selected=9981749&PinnedHotelID=9981749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051463) [See all 567 properties in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6051463) 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. ![Ewings Bar & Self-Catering Accommodation](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113420000/113417900/113417885/38dc302e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ewings Bar & Self-Catering Accommodation Hay Market Carlow Carlow Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Carlow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Carlow Town Park and Gold Rush Casino are ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (10 reviews) From the loading bay in front of the property, it’s a step over the pavement to the bar, where there was a welcome and an efficient introduction to the building. Access is easy with a key fob. The room was cosy and clean. I didn’t use the kitchen but it looked clean too. The location is right in ... Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlow-Hotels-Ewings-Bar-Self-Catering-Accommodation.h113417885.Hotel-Information) ![Mattys Pub & Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110070000/110065500/110065423/27588ffc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mattys Pub & Apartments Royal oak, bagenalstown Muine Bheag Carlow Stay at this spa apartment in Muine Bheag. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Royal Oak Distillery and Ballyloughan Castle ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews) Quirky from the outside but nice inside. Comfortable and clean. We were in a room next to the pub so we didn’t have any noise except from guests using the hot tub and they quieted about 930\. Only issue we had was it was warm so we wanted the windows open but the staff used the space by our window ... Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Muine-Bheag-Hotels-Mattys-Pub-Apartments.h110065423.Hotel-Information) ![18th Century Mill House in a Courtyard Setting](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40193100/40193008/bb8910c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 18th Century Mill House in a Courtyard Setting . County Kilkenny Stay at this holiday home in Inistioge. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Woodstock Estate and Woodstock House and Gardens ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews) Everything was perfect. For our first night in Ireland we could not have asked for any thing more! Ziggy and Coco were an added bonus! 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While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Castle-Kilkenny.d6090015.Attraction) ![Waterford Crystal Factory](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525882-waterford-crystal-factory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waterford Crystal Factory You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Waterford Crystal Factory in Waterford. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterford-Crystal-Factory-Waterford.d6090109.Attraction) ![House of Waterford Crystal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2684eafc3dd9759d136efdb1883cc9a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### House of Waterford Crystal 4.5/5(11 reviews) You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at House of Waterford Crystal during your visit to Viking Triangle. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/House-Of-Waterford-Crystal-Waterford.d6174888.Attraction) ![Hook Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/168000/168833-Wexford-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hook Lighthouse 4/5(11 reviews) Enjoy magnificent sea views from the top of one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hook-Lighthouse-Templetown.d6090055.Attraction) ![Duncannon Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525052-duncannon-beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Duncannon Beach 3.5/5(3 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Duncannon Beach during your travels in Duncannon? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Duncannon-Beach-Duncannon.d6090059.Attraction) ![St. Canice's Cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525767-st-canices-cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Canice's Cathedral 4/5(4 reviews) St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Canices-Cathedral-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090025.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Festival Head Piece](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47478108/be340d80-cf19-45ee-91a6-dd0445a221ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Deh HeadPiece & Tings £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/deh-headpiece-tings.a47478108.activity-details) ![Snorkeling with Sea Turtles ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4929936/d849f192-7950-4d98-a735-4e8f9ff37bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snorkeling with Sea Turtles £50 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snorkeling-with-sea-turtles.a4929936.activity-details) ![The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50081383/00a15c46-3442-49b4-be78-ac13238e0aa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour £68 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-frederiksted-st-croix-sea-turtles-snorkeling-tour.a50081383.activity-details) [See all activities in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Southeast-Ireland.d6051463.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Southeast Ireland ![Waterford](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524923-county-waterford.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waterford ![Ireland showing farmland, tranquil scenes and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38835-Inistioge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kilkenny ![Photo by Kristin DePlatchett](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/de215ee372fe70d3bab08875cb2c16f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thomastown ![Wexford](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525262-ireland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wexford ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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