Title: Visit Kells: 2026 Travel Guide for Kells, County Meath | Expedia.com [Hotels in Kells](https://expedia.com/Kells-Hotels.d6069937.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Kells](https://expedia.com/Kells-Vacation-Rentals.d6069937.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Kells](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Kells.d6069937.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Kells](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kells.d6069937.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kells Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Kells.d6069937.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kells ## Travel Guide ![Kells Priory (in Irish : Prióireacht Cheanannais) is an Augustine priory in county Kilkenny, in Ireland. It is one of the largest medieval monuments in Ireland. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069937/105519ac-e9b3-42c5-8545-77837f44e717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fore Abbey, County Westmeath, Ireland. Benedictine monastery. Religious foundation by St. Feichin dates back to around 630 AD](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069937/b096b478-c3d5-4a7a-9db6-45b3c5c912e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![old abbey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069937/530f5e6a-55b9-451e-9989-1b4bc3b61be8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kells](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069937/02eb728a-760f-4a84-894c-2f6c971c083c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kells Things to do - Kells Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Kells ![Headfort Arms Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2040000/2037700/2037619/0a4e1007_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Headfort Arms Hotel Headfort Place Kells Meath $120 nightly $137 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kells. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 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Meath $101 nightly $115 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Navan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Solstice ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (642 reviews) Beautiful hotel. Room was very clean and comfortable. Dinner was amazing Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=2305538&PinnedHotelID=2305538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6069937) [See all 133 properties in Kells](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=4%2F4%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026®ionId=6069937) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Headfort-Golf-Club-Kells.d6197793.Vacation-Attraction) #### St. Columba's Church Built in 1778, St. Columba’s Church stands on Church Street in Kells, on the site of one of the most significant religious landmarks in County Meath. [](https://expedia.com/St-Columbas-Church-Kells.d6174655.Vacation-Attraction) #### St Colmcille's House You can find out about the history of Kells with a stop at St Colmcille's House. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/St-Colmcilles-House-Kells.d6174698.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kells Heritage Centre You can browse the exhibits at Kells Heritage Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Kells. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 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