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 - 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 $82 nightly $93 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 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. Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F10%2F2026&endDate=2%2F11%2F2026&selected=47987444&PinnedHotelID=47987444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6090232) ![The Royal Valentia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22570000/22561900/22561897/6bc4595e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Royal Valentia Hotel Market Street Valentia Island Kerry $138 nightly $157 total Feb 17 - Feb 18 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Valentia Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (120 reviews) Staff,breakfast, room - all great. Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F17%2F2026&endDate=2%2F18%2F2026&selected=22561897&PinnedHotelID=22561897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6090232) ![Quinlan & Cooke Boutique Townhouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11884600/11884509/097242cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quinlan & Cooke Boutique Townhouse 3 Main Street Cahirciveen County Kerry $206 nightly $234 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Cahirciveen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions The Anchor and Beenatee Loop Walk are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews) Our stay was absolutely faultless. The room was beautiful, clean, well-equipped and beautifully decorated. The breakfast provided to be consumed in the room was varied, fresh, local and there was enough to actually provide us lunch each day too! Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026&selected=11884509&PinnedHotelID=11884509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6090232) [See all 121 properties in Skellig Michael](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026®ionId=6090232) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Traditional style cottage free WiFi short walk from Reenroe Beach Ballinskelligs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31560000/31558500/31558461/c57aa204_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Traditional style cottage free WiFi short walk from Reenroe Beach Ballinskelligs Ballinskelligs County Kerry Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Emlaghmore. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Siopa Chill Rialaig and Waterville ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews) Great location. Easy to get around the ring of kerry. The cottage was great. Our first trip to Ireland just a little challenge to use the appliances Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Emlaghmore-Hotels-Traditional-Style-Cottage-Free-Wifi-Short-Walk-From-Reenroe-Beach-Ballinskelligs.h31558461.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 ... 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. Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Portmagee-Hotels-Portmagee-Seaside-Retreat.h116848257.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy cottage near village beach Links and Hogs Head Golf Courses](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144200/33144162/ab93b92e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy cottage near village beach Links and Hogs Head Golf Courses Waterville Kerry Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Waterville. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews) Fantastic holiday cottage We had an amazing week staying in Kathleen's cottage in Waterville. From the start we were made very welcome and Kathleen is a wonderful host. The cottage was extremely spacious and within walking distance to tbe town and the beach. Would definitely recommend it to families looking to holiday in ... 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