If you’re in search of the best hotels in Drogheda, you’ve landed in the right place.
The ancient town of Drogheda is often overlooked by those looking for a base to explore Meath and Louth from.
However, as there’s endless restaurants in Drogheda, heaps of pubs in Drogheda and plenty of things to do in Drogheda, it’s well worth considering.
In our Drogheda hotels guide below, you’ll find everything from luxury accommodation to places to stay in Drogheda that hopefully won’t break the bank.
Our favourite guesthouses and hotels in Drogheda
The first section of this guide is packed with what we think are the best hotels in Drogheda – these are places that one of The Irish Road Trip Team have stayed in and loved.
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1. Scholars Townhouse Hotel
Scholars Townhouse Hotel is situated in the centre of Drogheda on King Street. This 3-star hotel is located in an old building dating back to 1867 when it served as a Christian Brothers monastery. The hotel still maintains its beautiful Belfast red brick exterior and its many Victorian charms.
There’s several room types on offer at Scholars: single rooms, double rooms, superior doubles rooms and family rooms. Each of the bedrooms feature a modern design while still paying homage to their Victorian origins. Scholars Townhouse Hotel is also known for its award-winning food. In fact, its restaurant has been awarded two AA rosettes for culinary excellence.
This hotel features a gastro lounge, with a selection of fine wines, local whiskeys and craft beers, as well as a restaurant known for the quality of its locally sourced ingredients. This is one of our favourite hotels in Drogheda for good reason!
2. The Glenside Hotel
The Glenside Hotel is located just outside of Drogheda on the Dublin Road. From here, it’s around a 10-minute to reach the centre of the town. This hotel has 17 guest rooms ranging from single rooms, double rooms, family rooms, triple rooms and the luxurious Hilary Suite.
The Glenside Hotel has two main dining areas – Henrys restaurant and the newly renovated Garden Lounge & Grill. The outdoor area is open from Wednesday to Saturday, from 4 pm to 8 pm and on Sunday from 1 pm to 7 pm, while the indoor restaurant is open Saturday and Sunday from 12.30 pm to 7 pm.
A continental breakfast is served from Monday to Friday while, at the weekend, you also have the option to order a full Irish breakfast.
3. D Hotel (Note: Now Closed)
The D Hotel is one of the better-known Drogheda hotels and you’ll find it on the south bank of the River Boyne on Marsh Road. This four-star hotel has 111 bedrooms, each of which is decorated with a modern design. Here you will find double or twin rooms, family rooms as well as two penthouse suites.
Some of the bedrooms even feature a balcony overlooking the River Boyne. Prices also include access to the hotel mini gym and discounts on parking surrounding the hotel.
According to reviews, the rooms are bright and spacious, the staff are warm and friendly and the on-site Goodwins Steakhouse is well worth nipping into.
4. Boyne Valley Hotel & Country Club
The Boyne Valley Hotel is situated in the periphery of Drogheda on the Dublin Road and it’s one of the more popular hotels in Louth.
This 3-star hotel is about 4 km from the centre of the town. The Boyne Valley Hotel is located in a 19th century mansion, standing in the middle of 16 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.
You’ll be able to choose between a double room, a superior double room and a deluxe double room. The Boyne Valley Hotel also features a swimming pool, a steam room, a sauna as well as a gym.
Several golf courses are also situated on the hotels doorstep along with many of the best places to visit in Meath.
Excellent hotels near Drogheda
If none of the Drogheda hotels above tickle your fancy, there’s plenty of places to consider a short spin away.
We have two favourite hotels near Drogheda – Reddans of Bettystown and Flynn’s of Termonfeckin.
1. Reddans of Bettystown Luxury Bed & Breakfast
Reddans Luxury B&B is located on the coast road in Bettystown, around a 15-minute drive from Drogheda. This B&B has been welcoming people for more than 140 years and features family rooms, king standard ensuites, queen ensuites and king luxury ensuites.
Some of the rooms feature spacious windows overlooking Bettystown Beach. Reddans B&B is also home to a restaurant as well as a bar and lounge.
2. Flynns of Termonfeckin Boutique Hotel
Flynns of Termonfeckin Boutique Hotel is a short, 10-minute drive from Drogheda, and it’s one of the more unique places to stay closeby. The hotel is home to two pubs and several recently refurbished bedrooms.
The rooms are bright, beautifully decorated and the hotels is situated right next to the river. This is a great alternative to staying in Drogheda, as it’s close by, but located in a much quieter setting.
What Drogheda hotels have we missed?
I’ve no doubt that we’ve unintentionally left out some brilliant Drogheda hotels from the guide above.
If you have a place that you’d like to recommend, let me know in the comments below and I’ll check it out!
Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent much of the last 13 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 40 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.