Tralee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tralee Town Park showing a statue or sculpture, flowers and a park
Blennerville Windmill showing heritage architecture, a windmill and heritage elements
St. John\'s Parish showing religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Tralee
Tralee showing street scenes, a square or plaza and a city

Visit the largest town in County Kerry and see Ireland’s historic functioning windmill and a town park with an exquisite rose garden.

Tralee is the charming town of County Kerry. It is filled with historic attractions, pubs, bars and restaurants. Visit a mountain peak for spectacular views of the Dingle Peninsula. In the county museum, find a remarkable collection of priceless archaeological objects.

This town is famous for an international competition popular in Irish communities around the world. The Rose of Tralee is held in August every year as a celebration of Irish culture. It features street performances, markets, theatre and fireworks. At the heart of the festival is a competition of influential young women competing to be crowned the Rose of Tralee.

Spend a day outside in Tralee Town ParkOpens in a new window in the town centre. It features a garden of the senses, walking paths and a commemorative fountain. Find the spectacular rose garden, with one of the largest collections of roses in Ireland. Notice a statue honouring the first Rose of Tralee, Mary O’Connor, in the centre of the park.

Tour the main gallery of the Kerry County Museum and see a bronze horn dating back to 3000 B.C. In the archaeology hall, learn how ancient relics are rediscovered using special tools. The museum features a medieval experience hall, where visitors gain an insight into the lives of Tralee residents in the 15th century. Walk through a detailed life-size display. Costumes are available for children.

Learn about the workings of the traditional Blennerville WindmillOpens in a new window. This magnificent structure is over 65 feet (20 metres) tall and open to the public to climb. Make a short drive from the centre of Tralee to the windmill.

Tralee is located in County Kerry in southwestern Ireland. This historic region is about 190 miles (300 kilometres) from DublinOpens in a new window and 70 miles (110 kilometres) from CorkOpens in a new window. Stay in a hotel, cosy guesthouse or a self-catered apartment.

Steeped in history, Tralee is an excellent destination for visitors hoping to find glimpses of a traditional Irish lifestyle.

The Ashe Hotel
The Ashe Hotel
4 out of 5
Maine Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £121 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£121
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tralee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (534 reviews)
"It was a great stay with a wonderful breakfast."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

The Ashe Hotel
Meadowlands Hotel
Meadowlands Hotel
4 out of 5
Oakpark, Tralee, Kerry
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £123 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£123
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tralee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kingdom Greyhound Stadium ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (247 reviews)
Wonderful stay!
"We really enjoyed our stay at the meadowlands hotel. Our suite was so spacious, definitely the best hotel room we had in Ireland. Quiet and comfortable. We could even access Apps on the TV, more hotels need to offer this! Breakfast was really good, staff were nice. We would definitely stay ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Meadowlands Hotel
Benners Hotel
Benners Hotel
3 out of 5
Upper Castle Street, Tralee, Kerry
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tralee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions St. John's Parish and Glouageentha ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (241 reviews)
"Stay was lovely, staff were EXCELLENT and very helpful, thank you"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Benners Hotel
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.
Mountainview Cottages
Mountainview Cottages
2 out of 5
Annagh, Blennerville, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Annagh, Blennerville,, Tralee, Kerry
Stay at this holiday home in Tralee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Annagh Church and Blennerville Windmill are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Everything was welcoming and comfortable. The views out front and to the back were both wonderful. Very nice property and location."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Mountainview Cottages
Tralee Townhouse Holiday Home
Tralee Townhouse Holiday Home
3 out of 5
1 Moyderwell, Tralee, County Kerry
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Tralee. Popular attractions St. John's Parish and Glouageentha are located nearby.
Tralee Townhouse Holiday Home
Park Place Apartments
Park Place Apartments
4 out of 5
High Street, Killarney, Kerry
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (524 reviews)
"Great location. Some renovation being done."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Park Place 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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Reviews of Tralee

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Tralee is a beautiful little town and the people are very friendly

5/5 - Excellent

Reginald

Waterville Tralee Ballybunion Doonbeg Lahinch golf all in easy reach

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lot's of different places to see, makes a big difference if you have nice weather, was not that easy to get a good dinner especially locally, but did find a couple of places that were nice.Very friendly people are the locals. Can be expensive.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A lovely place to visit. Convenient for exploring the Wild Atlantic Way.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely restaurant called Gra in centre of town. Locally sourced food and friendly waiters. Would have liked to see the roses in flower in the park.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely town, very friendly, good pubs and loads of live music

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