Title: Visit Skellig Michael: 2026 Travel Guide for Skellig Michael, Ireland | Expedia.com [Hotels in Skellig Michael](https://expedia.com/Skellig-Michael-Hotels.d6090232.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Skellig Michael](https://expedia.com/Skellig-Michael-Vacation-Rentals.d6090232.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Skellig Michael](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Skellig-Michael.d6090232.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Skellig Michael](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Skellig-Michael.d6090232.Car-Rental-Guide)[Skellig Michael Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Skellig-Michael.d6090232.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Skellig Michael ## Travel Guide ![Skellig Michael, Skellig Islands, County Kerry, Munster, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090232/521f51a2-6881-4d44-9171-a1e988b74cd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skellig Michael, Skellig Islands, County Kerry, Munster, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090232/521f51a2-6881-4d44-9171-a1e988b74cd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skellig Michael is an island off the coast of Portmagee, made famous recently as a filming location in the newest Star Wars trilogy. This sea crag rises 700 feet above the Atlantic and is home to a series of monastic beehive huts that housed Christian monks from the 7th to 12th centuries. Almost entirely cut off from civilization, it’s amazing to think what life must have been like for the hermit monks that inhabited this island a thousand years ago. #History](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090232/06da2389-cf87-4817-9f2d-3119d223d88b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view of Skellig Michael off the southern coast of Ireland, made famous recently as a filming location in the newest Star Wars trilogy. This sea crag rises 700 feet above the Atlantic and is swarming with puffins. At the top is a series of monastic beehive huts. The island is only accessible by boat during summer months. If you want to do a boat landing to explore the island, be sure to book your tour several months in advance, as it sells out quickly. It's a place to bring a picnic and explore the #GreatOutdoors. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090232/5f11edbe-89e5-49ea-9818-316f2ffbc876.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skellig Islands, County Kerry, Ireland These 2 islands off the coast of Ireland are a UNESCO world heritage site made famous in the recent Star Wars movies! Greater Skellig (Michael) has the ruins of a 6th century monastery whilst Lesser Skellig is home to one of the largest gannet colonies. Only a few landing trips take place each day, be sure to book well in advance if you want to climb the steps. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090232/30fe7d72-7517-42b4-ab76-c8e500a1a7e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Skellig Michael ![](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. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6090232) - Skellig Michael Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Skellig Michael ![Seagull Cottage B&B](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/48000000/47990000/47987500/47987444/942dc012_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seagull Cottage B&B Seagull Cottage Portmagee County Kerry $87 nightly $98 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this B&B in Portmagee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Skellig Experience Centre and Bray Head Loop Walk ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews) Cute little bed and breakfast in small little fishing town. Only about 15 minutes over from larger town. 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Beautiful well maintained and well supplied house many thaks Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Emlaghmore-Hotels-Wonderful-Sea-Views.h32817778.Hotel-Information) ![Portmagee Seaside Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116850000/116848300/116848257/3d7ba3a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portmagee Seaside Retreat Portmagee County Kerry Stay at this apartment in Portmagee. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Skellig Experience Centre and Heatherhill Stables are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) This rental was awesome. It had a phenomenal view, the beds were comfy, and it was close to downtown Portmagee. Just be sure to bring your own shampoo & conditioner. Other than that, the place has everything! Totally recommend. 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(34 reviews) Great Base Great base to tour ring of Kerry and fabulous beach 6km down road Reviewed on Jul 27, 2024 [](https://expedia.com/Caherdaniel-Hotels-Harbour-View-The-Snug-Apartment-Spectacular-Sea-Views.h34845327.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Skellig Michael](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6090232&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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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