Title: Visit Athlone: 2026 Travel Guide for Athlone, County Westmeath | Expedia.com [Hotels in Athlone](https://expedia.com/Athlone-Hotels.d11227.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Athlone](https://expedia.com/Athlone-Vacation-Rentals.d11227.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Athlone](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Athlone.d11227.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Athlone](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Athlone.d11227.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Athlone](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Athlone.d11227.Car-Rental-Guide)[Athlone Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Athlone.d11227.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Athlone ## Travel Guide ![Athlone Ireland on the river Shannon in panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11227/b328db11-8ab0-4042-9552-87d6552a1127.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ruines du chateau de Clonmacnoise en Irlande](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11227/2dec2fe6-5dfe-4665-b5c9-9bea4eeba777.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Athlone Town on the River Shannon Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11227/ceae088d-7462-43a3-86bf-1e30b8ca3a79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lovely spot around here in athlone](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11227/85b77cd1-b7bd-4fe0-9da4-44b71c7f277e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Athlone](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11227/6fc0d817-d037-4cf4-9e19-91f4bb75de4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Athlone Things to do - Athlone Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Athlone ![Sheraton Athlone Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1880000/1876000/1875939/e17bd6e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Athlone Hotel Gleeson Street Athlone Westmeath $97 nightly $110 total Apr 22 - Apr 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Athlone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) The hotel is clean well managed with excellent help and excellent access to the city. Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F22%2F2026&endDate=4%2F23%2F2026&selected=1875939&PinnedHotelID=1875939&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11227) ![Glasson LakeHouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1980000/1972500/1972421/6cec6c16_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Glasson LakeHouse Killinure, Glasson Athlone Westmeath Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $225 nightly $256 total Apr 15 - Apr 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Athlone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Glasson Golf & Country Club and Pedal Go ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (235 reviews) Gorgeous and so much fun. Came w/ my wife when visiting from Alaska. Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F15%2F2026&endDate=4%2F16%2F2026&selected=1972421&PinnedHotelID=1972421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11227) ![Hodson Bay Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2197900/2197837/1fa58194_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon Road Athlone $117 nightly $132 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Athlone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (944 reviews) o Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=2197837&PinnedHotelID=2197837&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11227) [See all 90 properties in Athlone](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026®ionId=11227) 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. ![Glen Abhainn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37740000/37735800/37735718/d2ef951e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Glen Abhainn Dublin Rd Athlone County Westmeath Stay at this apartment in Athlone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pedal Go Karting Track and Athlone Towncentre are ... 7.2/10 Good! (19 reviews) I wanted ground floor unit due to 2 people having mobility issues. sent property a request for this with no reply. arrived to be told on 2nd level with stairs as the only access. asked if we could change to ground level & told no sorry. This made our stay difficult for the ones navigating the stairs ... Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Athlone-Hotels-Glen-Abhainn.h37735718.Hotel-Information) ![Arch House Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5460000/5452000/5451908/89650f15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Arch House Apartments Sean Costello Street Athlone Westmeath Stay at this aparthotel in Athlone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Athlone Towncentre and Rose Island are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (19 reviews) Excellent location, amenities and value Reviewed on May 26, 2022 [](https://expedia.com/Athlone-Hotels-Arch-House-Apartments.h5451908.Hotel-Information) ![Port Heron Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70560000/70553600/70553566/5f1bf570_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Port Heron Lodge Athlone County Westmeath Book a stay at this golf cottage in Athlone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Pedal Go Karting Track and Glasson Golf & Country ... [](https://expedia.com/Athlone-Hotels-Port-Heron-Lodge.h70553566.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Athlone](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=11227&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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Athlone hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11227&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[Mar 25 - Mar 26](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11227&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11227&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[Mar 26 - Mar 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11227&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11227&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11227&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11227&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11227&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Athlone Towncentre You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Athlone Towncentre during your stay in Athlone. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Athlone-Towncentre-Athlone.d6174897.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lough Ree Explore the great outdoors at Lough Ree, a lovely green space in Athlone. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Lough-Ree-Athlone.d6090005.Vacation-Attraction) #### Clonmacnoise Find out about the history of Athlone when you spend time at Clonmacnoise. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. [](https://expedia.com/Clonmacnoise-Athlone.d6090007.Vacation-Attraction) #### St. Peter and Paul's Church St. Peter and Paul's Church is just one of the places to see in Athlone, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/St-Peter-And-Pauls-Church-Athlone.d6090003.Vacation-Attraction) #### Athlone Castle You can find out about the history of Athlone with a trip to Athlone Castle. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Athlone-Castle-Athlone.d6174581.Vacation-Attraction) #### Glasson Golf & Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Athlone at Glasson Golf & Country Club. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Glasson-Golf-Country-Club-Athlone.d553248621532489678.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![5 Day South of Ireland Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2588705/d2996ee1-1d92-437d-956b-6ed31e6b65cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 5 Day South of Ireland Tour $6,711 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/5-day-south-of-ireland-tour.a2588705.activity-details) ![Private Boat Tour on River Shannon to Clonmacnoise, Athlone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52113863/1f0cf729-c175-459f-be61-9d9c6dd60811.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Boat Tour on River Shannon to Clonmacnoise, Athlone $349 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-boat-tour-on-river-shannon-to-clonmacnoise.a52113863.activity-details) [See all activities in Athlone](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Athlone.d11227.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Athlone ![Safe Harbour, Lough Ree, County Roscommon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6174881/ca29c351-ad88-4426-8880-11c2a0f53cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Glasson ![A place in Irland that you have to see, even in the windy and cloudy days like this. 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