Hotels in Connacht, Ireland

Connacht is Ireland's western province, where the Wild Atlantic Way meets rugged cliffs and boglands; its climate is mild and wet, with summer highs around 18°C (64°F) perfect for cycling the Sky Road in Connemara or hopping a ferry to Inis Mór for a bike ride past the Iron-Age Dún Aonghasa fort. Winter temperatures hover near 5°C (41°F), but Galway city's trad music sessions in pubs like The Crane keep you warm, and the rain-soaked landscapes make for dramatic hikes in the Maumturks. For cheaper stays and fewer crowds, visit in spring or autumn when the Aran Islands are quieter and you can explore the 5th-century Clonmacnoise monastery without the summer rush.