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) ![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) ![This cozy little cafe is situated in Kells. You can go in, have a hot chocolate and some soup, and even buy a book. It was absolutely lovely after getting poured on in the sudden summer rain. The staff is friendly and kind. #Ireland #Kells #Cafe #Books](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069937/c585b7e8-00c4-4fba-8a2f-eb015e5ebd8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kells Things to do Reviews - Kells Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Kells ![Headfort Arms Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2040000/2037700/2037619/509d903a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Headfort Arms Hotel Headfort Place Kells Meath $113 nightly $129 total Feb 17 - Feb 18 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (279 reviews) Cosy ,comfortable hotel with friendly Staff Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F17%2F2026&endDate=2%2F18%2F2026&selected=2037619&PinnedHotelID=2037619&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6069937) ![2 Bed Courtyard Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92170000/92161000/92160977/19ac39e1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2 Bed Courtyard Apartment Kells MH Stay at this apartment in Kells. Popular attractions Monastery of Kells and St Colmcille's House are located nearby. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Kells hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6069937&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07)[Feb 6 - Feb 7](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6069937&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6069937&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6069937&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6069937&startDate=2%2F6%2F2026&endDate=2%2F8%2F2026)[Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6069937&startDate=2%2F6%2F2026&endDate=2%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Headfort Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Kells at Headfort Golf Club. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Headfort-Golf-Club-Kells.d6197793.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fair Green Explore the great outdoors at Fair Green, a lovely green space in Kells. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Fair-Green-Kells.d553248621563222503.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. [](https://expedia.com/Kells-Heritage-Centre-Kells.d6174838.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) #### Market Cross Find out about the history of Kells with a stop at Market Cross. 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