Cheap Hotels in County Donegal

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Top Cheap Hotels in Donegal

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, red and green upholstered seating, a Christmas tree, and a fireplace.

The Central Hotel Donegal

The Central Hotel Donegal
Donegal
The Central Hotel Donegal
A bedroom with a large bed, a stone wall, a chair, and a view through a window.

Donegal House

Donegal House
Donegal
Donegal House
A traditional village with stone houses, a thatched-roof building, and a river in the background.

The Abbey Hotel Donegal

The Abbey Hotel Donegal
Donegal
The Abbey Hotel Donegal
A two-story building with a sign reading "The Albion Guest House."

Atlantic Guest House

Atlantic Guest House
Donegal
Atlantic Guest House
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by arched windows and potted plants.

Mill Park Hotel

Mill Park Hotel
Donegal
Mill Park Hotel
A hot tub on a balcony with a view of a river and parked cars.

The Cliffe at the Quay

The Cliffe at the Quay
Donegal
The Cliffe at the Quay
A room with a high ceiling and a large window offering a view of a lake and hills. There are two wooden chairs with green upholstery and a small table in the center.

The Lodge at Harvey's Point

The Lodge at Harvey's Point
Donegal
The Lodge at Harvey's Point
A two-story building with a sign reading "Gateway Lodge." It features a large glass entrance, a parking area with cars, and a landscaped garden with benches.

Gateway Lodge Donegal

Gateway Lodge Donegal
Donegal
Gateway Lodge Donegal
A restaurant with a chandelier, tables with candles, and a view of the outdoors.

Harvey's Point Hotel

Harvey's Point Hotel
Donegal
Harvey's Point Hotel
A large stone house with multiple windows, a driveway, and a well-maintained lawn.

Donegal Manor

Donegal Manor
Donegal
Donegal Manor
An indoor swimming pool with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a mosaic wall.

Lough Eske Castle

Lough Eske Castle
Donegal
Lough Eske Castle
A cozy fireplace with a wooden mantel, a framed photo above it, and a potted plant with flowers.

Maddens Bridge Bar & Guesthouse

Maddens Bridge Bar & Guesthouse
Bundoran
Maddens Bridge Bar & Guesthouse
A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, striped chairs, and a sign reading "KEES HOTEL Est 1845".

Kee's Hotel

Kee's Hotel
Stranorlar
Kee's Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Allingham Arms Hotel

Allingham Arms Hotel
Bundoran
Allingham Arms Hotel
A stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, a table with a vase of flowers, and a patterned floor.

Fitzgerald's Hotel

Fitzgerald's Hotel
Bundoran
Fitzgerald's Hotel
A spacious hallway with a woman walking towards a bathroom area.

Villa Rose Hotel & Spa

Villa Rose Hotel & Spa
Ballybofey
Villa Rose Hotel & Spa
A large estate with a prominent house surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills.

Woodhill House

Woodhill House
Ardara
Woodhill House
A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a seating area with a sofa and tables.

Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club

Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club
Ballybofey
Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club
A beach path leading to the sea with dunes on either side.

Creevy Cove

Creevy Cove
Ballyshannon
Creevy Cove
A dining table with plates of food, glasses, and a central light fixture at Tara Hotel.

Tara Hotel

Tara Hotel
Killybegs
Tara Hotel
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Top Cheap Hotels in Letterkenny

A hotel room with two single beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Station House Hotel

Station House Hotel
Letterkenny
Station House Hotel
A staircase leading to a bar area with a large window displaying colorful lights.

McGettigan's Hotel Letterkenny

McGettigan's Hotel Letterkenny
Letterkenny
McGettigan's Hotel Letterkenny
A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a covered patio.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny

Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny
Letterkenny
Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny
A bar area with a dark wooden bar counter, multiple stools, a jukebox, and a television screen.

Dillons Hotel

Dillons Hotel
Letterkenny
Dillons Hotel
A restaurant interior with wooden tables, leather chairs, and a warm ambiance.

Mount Errigal Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre

Mount Errigal Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
Letterkenny
Mount Errigal Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
A building with a blue door, columns, and a light fixture above the entrance.

Rockhill House

Rockhill House
Letterkenny
Rockhill House
A bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

Clanree Hotel & Leisure Centre

Clanree Hotel & Leisure Centre
Letterkenny
Clanree Hotel & Leisure Centre
A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, striped chairs, and a sign reading "KEES HOTEL Est 1845".

Kee's Hotel

Kee's Hotel
Stranorlar
Kee's Hotel
A stone church with a tall spire and arched windows, illuminated at night.

An Grianan Hotel

An Grianan Hotel
Burt
An Grianan Hotel
A hotel entrance with white drapes and a glass door leading to a well-lit interior.

Mulroy Woods Hotel

Mulroy Woods Hotel
Milford
Mulroy Woods Hotel
A spacious hallway with a woman walking towards a bathroom area.

Villa Rose Hotel & Spa

Villa Rose Hotel & Spa
Ballybofey
Villa Rose Hotel & Spa
A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a seating area with a sofa and tables.

Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club

Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club
Ballybofey
Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club
A coastal building with a stone wall and a view of the sea.

The Waters Edge

The Waters Edge
Rathmullan
The Waters Edge
A coastal residential area with houses along a road, a beach, and a clear view of the sea.

The Harbour Inn

The Harbour Inn
Buncrana
The Harbour Inn
A cozy room with a fireplace, a round wooden table with a teapot, cups, and a dessert plate.

Lake Of Shadows Hotel

Lake Of Shadows Hotel
Buncrana
Lake Of Shadows Hotel
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a staircase, and a seating area with sofas and a table with a cake display.

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Inishowen Gateway Hotel
Buncrana
Inishowen Gateway Hotel
A beach with clear skies, calm waves, and rocky outcrops.

Dál Riada B&B

Dál Riada B&B
Carrick
Dál Riada B&B
An indoor swimming pool with clear water and a visible water fountain.

An Chúirt Hotel

An Chúirt Hotel
Gweedore
An Chúirt Hotel
A beach with clear blue water and sandy shores.

Ostán Loch Altan

Ostán Loch Altan
Gortahork
Ostán Loch Altan
A room with a high ceiling and a large window offering a view of a lake and hills. There are two wooden chairs with green upholstery and a small table in the center.

The Lodge at Harvey's Point

The Lodge at Harvey's Point
Donegal
The Lodge at Harvey's Point
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Top Cheap Hotels in Buncrana

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a staircase, and a seating area with sofas and a table with a cake display.

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Inishowen Gateway Hotel
Buncrana
Inishowen Gateway Hotel
A coastal residential area with houses along a road, a beach, and a clear view of the sea.

The Harbour Inn

The Harbour Inn
Buncrana
The Harbour Inn
A cozy room with a fireplace, a round wooden table with a teapot, cups, and a dessert plate.

Lake Of Shadows Hotel

Lake Of Shadows Hotel
Buncrana
Lake Of Shadows Hotel
A coastal building with a stone wall and a view of the sea.

The Waters Edge

The Waters Edge
Rathmullan
The Waters Edge
A stone church with a tall spire and arched windows, illuminated at night.

An Grianan Hotel

An Grianan Hotel
Burt
An Grianan Hotel
A coastal beach with rocky shoreline, sandy areas, and lush greenery.

Joyce's Inishowen

Joyce's Inishowen
Carndonagh
Joyce's Inishowen
A hotel entrance with white drapes and a glass door leading to a well-lit interior.

Mulroy Woods Hotel

Mulroy Woods Hotel
Milford
Mulroy Woods Hotel
A coastal landscape with a beach, green fields, and distant mountains.

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa
Ballyliffin
Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa
A room with a large window offering a view of a tree and rolling hills.

Madra Rua Organic Accommodation

Madra Rua Organic Accommodation
Ballyliffin
Madra Rua Organic Accommodation
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Redcastle Hotel, Golf & Spa

Redcastle Hotel, Golf & Spa
Moville
Redcastle Hotel, Golf & Spa
A bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

Clanree Hotel & Leisure Centre

Clanree Hotel & Leisure Centre
Letterkenny
Clanree Hotel & Leisure Centre
A spacious hall with a high wooden ceiling and stone walls, featuring a central table with a white tablecloth and various food items, surrounded by chairs.

Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel

Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel
Ballyliffin
Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel
A restaurant interior with wooden tables, leather chairs, and a warm ambiance.

Mount Errigal Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre

Mount Errigal Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
Letterkenny
Mount Errigal Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
A hotel room with two single beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Station House Hotel

Station House Hotel
Letterkenny
Station House Hotel
A bar area with a dark wooden bar counter, multiple stools, a jukebox, and a television screen.

Dillons Hotel

Dillons Hotel
Letterkenny
Dillons Hotel
A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a covered patio.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny

Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny
Letterkenny
Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny
A stone-clad house with a red door, a mailbox, and a number plate.

Sea Spray Cottage

Sea Spray Cottage
Rathmullan
Sea Spray Cottage
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and clear turquoise waters.

Downings Bay Hotel

Downings Bay Hotel
Downings
Downings Bay Hotel
A breakfast table with a coffee pot, utensils, and food items.

Arnolds Hotel

Arnolds Hotel
Dunfanaghy
Arnolds Hotel
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Top Cheap Hotels in Bundoran

A cozy fireplace with a wooden mantel, a framed photo above it, and a potted plant with flowers.

Maddens Bridge Bar & Guesthouse

Maddens Bridge Bar & Guesthouse
Bundoran
Maddens Bridge Bar & Guesthouse
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Allingham Arms Hotel

Allingham Arms Hotel
Bundoran
Allingham Arms Hotel
A coastal hotel with multiple gabled roofs, situated on a cliff overlooking the sea.

Great Northern Hotel

Great Northern Hotel
Bundoran
Great Northern Hotel
A stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, a table with a vase of flowers, and a patterned floor.

Fitzgerald's Hotel

Fitzgerald's Hotel
Bundoran
Fitzgerald's Hotel
A modern living room with grey sofas and yellow cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a bench. There are framed artworks on the walls and a large window with a view of the outside.

Éalú Lodge

Éalú Lodge
Sligo
Éalú Lodge
A wooden table with a Guinness beer glass and a wine glass. The setting appears to be a cozy, dimly lit restaurant or bar with wooden paneling and cushioned seating.

Riverside Hotel

Riverside Hotel
Sligo
Riverside Hotel
A large, historic building with multiple towers and a spacious lawn in front.

Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo

Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo
Sligo
Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo
A room with two cushioned seating areas, a central table with a lamp, and a decorative vase with flowers.

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo
Sligo
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a radiator.

The Rusty Mackerel

The Rusty Mackerel
Carrick
The Rusty Mackerel
A two-story building with a sign reading "The Albion Guest House."

Atlantic Guest House

Atlantic Guest House
Donegal
Atlantic Guest House
A conservatory with a glass ceiling, wooden beams, and a ceiling fan.

Old Fort Lodge

Old Fort Lodge
Sligo
Old Fort Lodge
A traditional village with stone houses, a thatched-roof building, and a river in the background.

The Abbey Hotel Donegal

The Abbey Hotel Donegal
Donegal
The Abbey Hotel Donegal
A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, red and green upholstered seating, a Christmas tree, and a fireplace.

The Central Hotel Donegal

The Central Hotel Donegal
Donegal
The Central Hotel Donegal
A modern interior with a glass door leading to an outdoor seating area.

The Address Sligo

The Address Sligo
Sligo
The Address Sligo
A bedroom with a large bed, a stone wall, a chair, and a view through a window.

Donegal House

Donegal House
Donegal
Donegal House
A two-story building with a sign reading "Gateway Lodge." It features a large glass entrance, a parking area with cars, and a landscaped garden with benches.

Gateway Lodge Donegal

Gateway Lodge Donegal
Donegal
Gateway Lodge Donegal
A wide sandy beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

The Driftwood

The Driftwood
Rosses Point
The Driftwood
An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs, a table with a vase of flowers, two glasses of white wine, and a dessert plate.

Sligo Park Hotel & Leisure Club

Sligo Park Hotel & Leisure Club
Sligo
Sligo Park Hotel & Leisure Club
A grassy area with a bench and a pathway leading to a body of water.

Clancys of Glenfarne

Clancys of Glenfarne
Glenfarne
Clancys of Glenfarne
A dining table with plates of food, glasses, and a central light fixture at Tara Hotel.

Tara Hotel

Tara Hotel
Killybegs
Tara Hotel
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Top cities in County Donegal

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy dunes, and rocky cliffs under a cloudy sky.

Donegal

The scenic city of Donegal is full of attractions, such as Donegal Castle and Donegal Bay Waterbus, and is loved for its castle and bars.
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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, turquoise waters, and a green hillside with scattered buildings.

Letterkenny

Letterkenny is known for its bars and restaurants, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Letterkenny Town Park and Letterkenny Town Council Public Services Centre.
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A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a winding road, and scattered houses.

Buncrana

Buncrana is known for its restaurants and bars, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Buncrana Beach and Star Amusements.
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An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, rocky coastline, and a mountain in the background.

Bundoran

Bundoran is known for its bars and spas, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Bundoran Beach and Surfworld Bundoran.
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A coastal town with houses, a shipwreck, and a mountain in the background.

Bunbeg

Bunbeg is known for its waterfront and bars, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Lough Naweeloge and Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair.
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A coastal landscape with waves, a sandy beach, and distant hills.

Ballyliffin

Ballyliffin is known for its bars and spas, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Ballyliffin Golf Course and Doagh Famine Village.
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Top landmarks in County Donegal

A historic stone castle with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Glenveagh National Park

9.4/10 (142 reviews)
If you like the great outdoors, you might want to take time to explore Glenveagh National Park, located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Glenveagh.
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A historic stone building with multiple towers and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

Donegal Castle

8.8/10 (175 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Donegal Castle— just one of the monuments in central Donegal.
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A beach with waves and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
Photo by Jason Harron

Rossnowlagh Beach

9.4/10 (71 reviews)
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Rossnowlagh Beach in the heart of Rossnowlagh. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Bundoran Beach.
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A mountainous landscape with rocky outcrops, a valley with a lake, and distant hills.
Photo by Rebekah Adams

Mount Errigal

9.4/10 (35 reviews)
You might want to head out to Mount Errigal for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Dunlewy.
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Malin Head

9.4/10 (90 reviews)
Malin Head is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from central Malin, why not stop by during your stay.
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Slieve League

9.6/10 (148 reviews)
You might want to head out to Slieve League for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Carrick. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Cliffs of Bunglass, just a short walk away.
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Letterkenny Town Park

8.8/10 (35 reviews)
Letterkenny Town Park is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Letterkenny, why not stop by during your stay. If you like Letterkenny Town Park, you'll love Oakfield Park and Ros Ban Garden, both just a short drive away.
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Bundoran Beach

9.0/10 (69 reviews)
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Bundoran Beach in the heart of Bundoran. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Rossnowlagh Beach and Mullaghmore Beach.
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Check out the County Donegal hotels guests love right now

Strandhill Boutique Hotel

Strandhill Boutique Hotel
Strandhill

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Kristian
Strandhill Boutique Hotel

Riverside Hotel

Riverside Hotel
Sligo

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Riverside Hotel

The Lodge at Harvey's Point

The Lodge at Harvey's Point
Donegal

10/10 Exceptional

United States
David
The Lodge at Harvey's Point

Caisleain Oir Hotel

Caisleain Oir Hotel
Annagry

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Sean
Caisleain Oir Hotel

The Harbour Inn

The Harbour Inn
Buncrana

10/10 Exceptional

United States
A S
The Harbour Inn

Lake Of Shadows Hotel

Lake Of Shadows Hotel
Buncrana

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Marie
Lake Of Shadows Hotel

Dál Riada B&B

Dál Riada B&B
Carrick

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Lois
Dál Riada B&B

Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel

Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel
Ballyliffin

10/10 Exceptional

United States
James
Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel

Mulroy Woods Hotel

Mulroy Woods Hotel
Milford

10/10 Exceptional

United States
seamus
Mulroy Woods Hotel

Kee's Hotel

Kee's Hotel
Stranorlar

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Phil
Kee's Hotel

Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo

Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo
Sligo

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo

Atlantic Guest House

Atlantic Guest House
Donegal

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Atlantic Guest House

The Abbey Hotel Donegal

The Abbey Hotel Donegal
Donegal

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Tina Hoffman
The Abbey Hotel Donegal

Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club

Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club
Ballybofey

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Barry
Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club

McGettigan's Hotel Letterkenny

McGettigan's Hotel Letterkenny
Letterkenny

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Patrick
McGettigan's Hotel Letterkenny

Lough Eske Castle

Lough Eske Castle
Donegal

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anna
Lough Eske Castle

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cheap hotels in County Donegal?

For a cheap hotel in County Donegal with great reviews, consider The Breesy Centre - Hostel, which features free WiFi and free parking. You can also look at Apple Hostel.

Can I stay in a hostel in County Donegal?

Hostels can be a less expensive alternative to County Donegal hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There are 2 hostels in County Donegal. Apple Hostel offers barbecue grills and a picnic area. The Breesy Centre - Hostel has free in-room WiFi and free parking.

What are the best cheap things to do in County Donegal?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in County Donegal, enjoy the outdoors at Rossnowlagh Beach or Bundoran Beach. Don't forget to include a visit to Dooey Beach.

About the destination

What's County Donegal like?

County Donegal is a family-friendly place known for its restaurants and bars. Plan a fun excursion to Narin & Portnoo Golf Club and Ballyliffin Golf Course while here. A stop at other sights like Donegal Castle and Donegal Bay Waterbus will create memories.

What is there to see around County Donegal?

  • Donegal Castle (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city center)
  • Abbey of Donegal (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city center)
  • Rossnowlagh Beach (8.2 mi/13.2 km from the city center)
  • Lough Derg (9.8 mi/15.7 km from the city center)
  • Bundoran Beach (13.6 mi/21.8 km from the city center)

What is there to do around County Donegal?

  • Donegal Bay Waterbus (0.1 mi/0.2 km from the city center)
  • Ardara Heritage Centre (14.3 mi/22.9 km from the city center)
  • Narin & Portnoo Golf Club (18.5 mi/29.7 km from the city center)
  • Glencolmcille Folk Village (25.4 mi/41 km from the city center)
  • Glenveagh Castle (27 mi/43.5 km from the city center)

Other Popular County Donegal Attractions

  • Glenmore Estate
  • St. John's Point
  • Dooey Beach
  • Narin Beach
  • Slieve League