Gallarus Oratory on the Dingle Peninsula is a remarkably intact 8th-century early Christian church, built in dry-stone corbelled masonry without a single piece of mortar and still completely watertight after 1,200 years — one of the most extraordinary building achievements of the early medieval world. The boat-shaped structure sits alone in a field with Mount Brandon rising behind and the Atlantic ahead. Hotels in Dingle town are the best base for visiting Gallarus and the wider landscape of early Christian monuments that make the Dingle Peninsula Ireland's most archaeologically significant landscape.
Our Picks — Dingle
The Wood
Top-rated luxury guesthouse on bay shore with fabulous views, 5-min walk to center.
Many rooms include free cancellation
Upper John Street
Serene luxury B&B with panoramic bay views, exquisite breakfast, boutique feel.
Many rooms include free cancellation
Emlagh West
Bayfront spa hotel with pool, kids club, stunning views, short walk to town.
Many rooms include free cancellation
Main Street
Historic boutique hotel in heart of Dingle with award-winning breakfast and bar.
Many rooms include free cancellation
Gortonora
Luxury B&B with sea views, spacious rooms, award-winning breakfast near town.
Many rooms include free cancellation
Strand Street
Family-run marina hotel with modern rooms, bar, central location near pubs.
Many rooms include free cancellation
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