Title: Visit Buncrana: 2026 Travel Guide for Buncrana, County Donegal | Expedia.com [Hotels in Buncrana](https://expedia.com/Buncrana-Hotels.d6173893.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Buncrana](https://expedia.com/Buncrana-Vacation-Rentals.d6173893.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Buncrana](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Buncrana.d6173893.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Buncrana](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Buncrana.d6173893.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Buncrana](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Buncrana.d6173893.Car-Rental-Guide)[Buncrana Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Buncrana.d6173893.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Buncrana ## Travel Guide ![Aerial view of Fort Dunree and Lighthouse, Inishowen Peninsula - County Donegal, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173893/14d622d8-9211-491b-acea-2c88f9c01462.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Fort Dunree and Lighthouse, Inishowen Peninsula - County Donegal, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173893/14d622d8-9211-491b-acea-2c88f9c01462.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Fort Dunree, Inishowen Peninsula - County Donegal, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173893/0b296bbd-791e-4e32-9b38-fabe000896a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of the town Buncrana in County Donegal - Republic of Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173893/c6ea307c-681a-4f30-98ce-3b4d41952136.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Buncrana Things to do Reviews ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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Otherwise the room has everything you need Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F9%2F2026&endDate=3%2F10%2F2026&selected=10074052&PinnedHotelID=10074052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6173893) ![The Harbour Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18030000/18021900/18021861/795fdcb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Harbour Inn Derry Road, Ludden Buncrana Donegal $123 nightly $139 total Mar 10 - Mar 11 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach B&B in Buncrana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (269 reviews) The room was spotless and staff especially Sinead was very lovey Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F10%2F2026&endDate=3%2F11%2F2026&selected=18021861&PinnedHotelID=18021861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6173893) ![Lake Of Shadows Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28990000/28987600/28987520/e6cfd9ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake Of Shadows Hotel Grianan Park Buncrana County Donegal $118 nightly $134 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buncrana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Buncrana Leisure Centre and Star ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Buncrana hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6173893&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08)[Mar 7 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6173893&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6173893&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09)[Mar 8 - Mar 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6173893&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6173893&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6173893&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Vintage Car and Carriage Museum You can browse the exhibits at Vintage Car and Carriage Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Buncrana. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. [](https://expedia.com/Vintage-Car-And-Carriage-Museum-Buncrana.d553248621532490119.Vacation-Attraction) #### Buncrana Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Buncrana at Buncrana Golf Club. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. [](https://expedia.com/Buncrana-Golf-Club-Buncrana.d6173968.Vacation-Attraction) #### Star Amusements Why not try your luck with a visit to Star Amusements during your visit to Buncrana? While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Star-Amusements-Buncrana.d802133509965254656.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Walking Bogside History Tour in Guildhall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46334219/dc9bcbfe-2af3-498c-98fa-e7392ca726e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walking Bogside History Tour in Guildhall $27 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/walking-bogside-history-tour-in-guildhall.a46334219.activity-details) ![Walking tour starts here folks.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1018399/593a1184-4c90-4611-b82f-a40f47813fc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Derry City: The Bloody Sunday Story - Walking Tour $28 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/derry-city-the-bloody-sunday-story-walking-tour.a1018399.activity-details) ![Fort Dunree, Lough Swilly, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46380671/6db45ebb-1704-48f0-ae70-c250b27d6216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### A Walk Through Time in Fort Dunree $24 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/a-walk-through-time-in-fort-dunree.a46380671.activity-details) ![Bog Safari Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5189283/3c9f71cf-87c7-414d-a146-ef5c05412e92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bog Safari Hike $50 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bog-safari-hike.a5189283.activity-details) ![Peacemakers Museum - Located in The Gasyard Centre, Leckey Road, Derry.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49173374/812c51c2-32f8-4047-9afc-1e08e549ccd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Peacemakers Museum Entry Ticket $11 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/peacemakers-museum-entry-ticket.a49173374.activity-details) ![Derry Quest: Self Guided City Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46781837/17de5922-2808-4218-9884-76310069242b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Derry Quest: Self Guided City Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt $38 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/derry-quest-self-guided-city-walk-immersive-treasure-hunt.a46781837.activity-details) [See all activities in Buncrana](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Buncrana.d6173893.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Buncrana 5 Top Destination 5 - Excellent 1 4 - Good 0 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler Well kept beautiful area. 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