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What to do

Looking for things to do in Carlow? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Delta Sensory Gardens
Delta Sensory Gardens
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Dome Entertainment Centre Carlow
Dome Entertainment Centre Carlow
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VISUAL Carlow
VISUAL Carlow
2.7
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Brownshill Portal Tomb (Dolmen)
Brownshill Portal Tomb (Dolmen)
2.7
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Carlow Town Park and Playground
Carlow Town Park and Playground
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Guinness Storehouse
Guinness Storehouse
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Themed exhibition halls
The Big Blue Barn
The Big Blue Barn
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Rancho Reillys Campsite
Rancho Reillys Campsite
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Farms and pastures
Graiguecullen Swimming Pool
Graiguecullen Swimming Pool
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Dr. Cullen Park
Dr. Cullen Park
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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Carlow, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Avalon House Hotel
Avalon House Hotel
4.4/591 Reviews
Mount Wolseley Hotel Spa & Golf Resort
Mount Wolseley Hotel Spa & Golf Resort
4.2/548 Reviews
The Lodges at Kilkea Castle
The Lodges at Kilkea Castle
4.5/550 Reviews
Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow
Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow
4.2/5106 Reviews
Kilkea Castle
Kilkea Castle
4.5/5102 Reviews
Lord Bagenal Inn
Lord Bagenal Inn
4.4/548 Reviews
Quarry Ridge B&B
Quarry Ridge B&B
4.5/5197 Reviews
Aurora House Bed and Breakfast
Aurora House Bed and Breakfast
4.7/5120 Reviews
Seven Oaks Hotel
Seven Oaks Hotel
4.0/545 Reviews
Avlon House Bed and Breakfast
Avlon House Bed and Breakfast
4.9/555 Reviews
Talbot Hotel Carlow
Talbot Hotel Carlow
4.2/5101 Reviews
Matty's Pub - Apartment's
Matty's Pub - Apartment's
4.4/5474 Reviews

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Carlow dishes and foodie spots.
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Lemongrass Restaurant Carlow
Lemongrass Restaurant Carlow
4.3/56 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €24/person
Pimento
Pimento
4.4/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. €6/person
Mimosa Bar de Tapas
Mimosa Bar de Tapas
4.7/56 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Bombay Diner
Bombay Diner
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Western cuisine
Avg. €14/person
Reddys of Carlow
Reddys of Carlow
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Western cuisine
Avg. €31/person
Dinn Ri Bar
Dinn Ri Bar
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Bars/bistros
Caffé 500
Caffé 500
4.7/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Joe's Chinese Restaurant
Joe's Chinese Restaurant
4.1/57 Reviews
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Asian cuisine
Lennons @ Visual
Lennons @ Visual
4.6/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Neko Asian Street Food
Neko Asian Street Food
4.3/57 Reviews
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Asian cuisine
Shapla Indian Restaurant
Shapla Indian Restaurant
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Jasmine Chinese Restaurant
Jasmine Chinese Restaurant
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Asian cuisine

Carlow Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Best of Carlow

Popular Family Hotels Near Carlow

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Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
9.1/5105 Reviews
Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle
9.9/580 Reviews
Newpark Hotel
Newpark Hotel
8.4/572 Reviews
Glenroyal Hotel
Glenroyal Hotel
8.6/5102 Reviews
Amber Springs Hotel
Amber Springs Hotel
8.6/540 Reviews
Anner Hotel
Anner Hotel
8.7/575 Reviews
Maryborough Hotel & Spa
Maryborough Hotel & Spa
9.0/589 Reviews
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel
8.9/562 Reviews
Dromoland Castle
Dromoland Castle
9.6/550 Reviews
Glenlo Abbey Hotel
Glenlo Abbey Hotel
9.2/5106 Reviews
The Gleneagle Hotel & Apartments
The Gleneagle Hotel & Apartments
8.5/549 Reviews

Popular Scenic Hotels Near Carlow

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Ferrycarrig Hotel
Ferrycarrig Hotel
8.9/5106 Reviews
Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection
Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection
9.2/5110 Reviews
Wineport Lodge
Wineport Lodge
9.2/540 Reviews
Cliff House Hotel
Cliff House Hotel
9.2/575 Reviews
Absolute Hotel Limerick
Absolute Hotel Limerick
9.1/5129 Reviews
Trident Hotel Kinsale
Trident Hotel Kinsale
9.1/565 Reviews
Actons Hotel Kinsale
Actons Hotel Kinsale
8.9/580 Reviews
Harvey's Point
Harvey's Point
9.5/599 Reviews
The Lake Hotel
The Lake Hotel
9.5/5114 Reviews

Popular Cultural Hotels Near Carlow

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Southern County Resort
Southern County Resort
8.8/5229 Reviews
Lyrath Estate
Lyrath Estate
9.0/599 Reviews
Butler House
Butler House
9.2/540 Reviews
Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
9.1/5105 Reviews
Wilton Castle
Wilton Castle
9.9/557 Reviews
The K Club
The K Club
9.1/553 Reviews
Barberstown Castle
Barberstown Castle
8.9/573 Reviews
Kinnitty Castle Hotel
Kinnitty Castle Hotel
8.7/582 Reviews
The Wilder Townhouse
The Wilder Townhouse
9.3/5107 Reviews
The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
9.2/5111 Reviews
St Helen's Hotel, Dublin
St Helen's Hotel, Dublin
8.7/559 Reviews
Clontarf Castle Hotel
Clontarf Castle Hotel
9.2/5125 Reviews

Popular Premium Hotels Near Carlow

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Lyrath Estate
Lyrath Estate
9.0/599 Reviews
Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
9.1/5105 Reviews
The K Club
The K Club
9.1/553 Reviews
Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel
Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel
8.7/5105 Reviews
Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection
Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection
9.2/5110 Reviews
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin
9.3/5116 Reviews
Conrad Dublin
Conrad Dublin
9.2/5119 Reviews
The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton
8.8/549 Reviews
The Westbury Hotel
The Westbury Hotel
8.8/5102 Reviews
The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
9.2/5111 Reviews
The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection
The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection
9.1/5119 Reviews
The Merrion Hotel
The Merrion Hotel
9.7/5104 Reviews

Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Carlow

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Kilkea Castle
Kilkea Castle
9.1/5102 Reviews
Mount Wolseley Hotel Spa & Golf Resort
Mount Wolseley Hotel Spa & Golf Resort
8.4/548 Reviews
Step House Hotel
Step House Hotel
9.1/525 Reviews
Newpark Hotel
Newpark Hotel
8.4/572 Reviews
The Heritage
The Heritage
8.8/588 Reviews
Kilkenny Pembroke Hotel
Kilkenny Pembroke Hotel
9.2/5104 Reviews
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
8.8/5103 Reviews
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
8.3/5104 Reviews
The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny
The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny
8.5/5100 Reviews
Hotel Kilkenny
Hotel Kilkenny
8.8/5115 Reviews
Midlands Park Hotel
Midlands Park Hotel
8.8/5101 Reviews
Killashee Hotel
Killashee Hotel
8.9/5103 Reviews

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Popular Types of Attractions in Carlow

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Popular Restaurants in Carlow

Mimosa Bar de Tapas  |  Lemongrass Restaurant Carlow  |  Bombay Diner  |  Reddys of Carlow  |  Dinn Ri Bar  |  Caffé 500  |  Joe's Chinese Restaurant  |  Lennons @ Visual  |  Neko Asian Street Food  |  Shapla Indian Restaurant  |  Jasmine Chinese Restaurant  |  Neighbourhood Espresso  |  The Clink  |  Curry Garden  |  The Lazy River Café  |  The Foundry Nightclub  |  The MerryTree Restaurant by Rathwood  |  Brooks Carlow  |  Supermac's & Papa John's Burrin St Carlow  |  Supermac's Family Restaurant  |  Lotus Chinese Restaurant  |  Basil Asian Restaurant  |  Domino's Pizza - Carlow  |  Billies Grill and Chinese Restaurant - Coffee House  |  Carpenters Bar Lounge & Restaurant  |  Teddy's Cafe  |  Coffee House 2020  |  Morrisseys Carlow Pub  |  Aboretum  |  Magic Bubble - Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Carlow

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