Hotels in Buncrana, Ireland

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Buncrana, Ireland
5 Apr — 6 Apr2
Buncrana, Ireland
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Buncrana. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Cheapest month:September
Most expensive month:July
Average price in Buncrana:$191/night
Cheapest price found:$112/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Saturday
$119 - $246
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$170 - $280
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Buncrana, Ireland

Discover affordable stays in Buncrana that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Buncrana can be found for as low as $146 per night. There is currently one property in Buncrana that can be booked for this price. The Harbour Inn is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Buncrana. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024
These Buncrana properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
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Derry Road, Buncrana, Ireland
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$146
Avg. per night
Railway Road, Buncrana, Ireland
0.9 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$162
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Buncrana

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About Buncrana

Buncrana is a coastal town where you can discover sandy beaches, centuries-old forts and ruined castles. Stretch your legs on scenic coastal walks and explore the ruins of a Napoleonic fortress. Buncrana is also a great launchpad to explore the Inishowen Peninsula.

Things to do in Buncrana

Swan Park stretches along the banks of the Cran River features a romantic arched stone bridge. Look for seals swimming in the river as you cross. Kids love searching for the carved animals and secret fairy houses hidden in the trees.

Swim, sunbathe and search for shells on Buncrana Beach. The beach is fringed by an arc of gold sand and is a lovely place to spend a few hours. In summer, ice cream vans park along the main road and serve colourful scoops.

Follow the Buncrana Shore Path and enjoy stunning coastal views. The three-kilometre trail skirts the banks of Lough Swilly, a glacier-carved fjord fed by the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, you’ll pass deserted beaches and historic forts.

Ned's Point Fort is perched on a rocky headland and features limestone walls, towers and gun emplacements built in the early 1800s. Walk around the ruins of the Napoleonic fortress and take in superb views over Lough Swilly.

In addition to being spectacularly beautiful, the Inishowen Peninsula is an important habitat for birds. Species from around the world flock to the protected bays and inlets around Buncrana to nest, fish and recoup. There’s a good chance to spot Eider ducks, buzzards, peregrine falcons and if you’re lucky, rare species like the corn crake.

Getting around Buncrana

Buncrana is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. Rental cars offer the freedom to visit Buncrana and explore the Inishowen Peninsula at your own pace. Buncrana is in County Donegal, a 30-minute drive from Londonderry and Letterkenny.

Facts about staying in Buncrana

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Buncrana to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Buncrana?

    Inishowen Gateway Hotel is a very popular hotel in Buncrana, with a score of 8.4 from 960 reviews. The Harbour Inn (9.2 from 1,651 reviews) and Caldra B&B (9.1 from 153 reviews) are also highly rated Buncrana hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • How much do hotels in Buncrana cost?

    Searches in the last 72 hours suggest an average price of around $293/night is normal for a hotel in Buncrana. 4-star and 5-star hotels in Buncrana had average prices of $259/night and $348/night, respectively.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Buncrana?

    $127 per night is the cheapest Buncrana hotel price found in our data from the last 72 hours. The popularity of your requested dates can significantly affect prices. For the upcoming weekend of 5 Apr to 7 Apr, Buncrana hotel prices start from $323/night.

  • How much is a hotel in Buncrana tonight?

    Users have found prices for hotels in Buncrana tonight starting as low as $226, rising to an average cost of $237, based on searches in the last 72 hours.

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