Hotels in Kells, Ireland

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Kells, Ireland
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Kells, Ireland
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Cheapest month:November
Most expensive month:August
Average price in Kells:€122/night
Cheapest price found:€56/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Saturday
€76 - €245
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
€105 - €250
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

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C15C663 Dublin Rd Trim, Trim, Ireland
1.3 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
€241
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Where to stay in Kells

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About Kells

Once a royal site for the High King of Ireland, Cormac mac Airt, Kells developed as a monastic settlement in the early 9th century. It was established by monks fleeing from a Hebridean monastery dedicated to St Colmcille during a spate of Viking invasions. Kells is associated with the illuminated manuscript, the “Book of Kells”, which was housed at the monastery during the medieval period.

Things to do in Kells

Dominating the townscape is the Kells Round Tower, a National Monument that was constructed in the 10th century as part of Kells’ monastic settlement. It rises 26 metres in height and features five windows, one facing each of the roads leading into town. Surrounding the tower is a collection of Celtic crosses, plus an information board explaining the significance of the monastery site.

Also designated as a National Monument is St. Columb's House, a 10th-century stone building said to have once housed the relics of the Irish missionary, St Colmcille. It is believed to have been constructed as a private chapel where the monks would have recited the Liturgy of the Hours. A 17th-century survey revealed that an underground passage connected the house to a nearby church.

On the eastern outskirts of Kells is the Headfort Golf Club, which boasts two of the finest golf courses in Ireland. In addition to its 18-hole Old Course established in 1930, you can test your skills on the Christy O’Connor-designed Championship Course. Private coaching is available with the club’s PGA professionals, while the clubhouse features a restaurant offering panoramic views.

Getting around Kells

Kells is just under an hour’s drive from Dublin and Dublin Airport, which has flights to destinations across the globe. Regular buses connect to Kells and the town centre is compact enough to explore on foot.

Facts about staying in Kells

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  • What are the best hotels in Kells?

    One of the most popular hotels in Kells is Headfort Arms Hotel, which has been reviewed by 1,148 users and currently has a rating of 8.7/10. Other top-rated locations include Castletownmoor Clinic & Permaculture Farm and Log cabin, which have received 7.8/10 and 8.9/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

  • What is a good hotel near Kells Heritage Centre?

    Reviews of Headfort Arms Hotel recommend it as a good place to stay near Kells Heritage Centre, scoring 8.7/10 from 1,148 ratings.

  • How much do hotels in Kells cost?

    Searches in the last 72 hours suggest an average price of around €162/night is normal for a hotel in Kells.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Kells?

    Over the last 3 days, Kells hotels have been found for as cheap as €151/night in searches by HotelsCombined users.

  • How much is a hotel in Kells tonight?

    Users have found prices for hotels in Kells tonight starting as low as €151, rising to an average cost of €151, based on searches in the last 72 hours.

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