Title: Visit Kells: 2026 Travel Guide for Kells, Ballymena | Expedia.com [Hotels in Kells](https://expedia.com/Kells-Hotels.d6139444.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Kells](https://expedia.com/Kells-Vacation-Rentals.d6139444.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Kells](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Kells.d6139444.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Kells](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kells.d6139444.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kells Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Kells.d6139444.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kells ## Travel Guide ## Visit Kells Things to do - Kells Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Kells ![The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2270000/2266500/2266443/766d7a33_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast Great Victoria Street Belfast Northern Ireland $180 nightly $216 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Belfast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) A Very clean room, dining area spotless. As for staff Very friendly and excellent service. This is the hotel to be in when in Belfast. Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=2266443&PinnedHotelID=2266443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139444) ![Maldron Hotel Belfast City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19690000/19684500/19684446/66afb247_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maldron Hotel Belfast City 20 Brunswick Street Belfast Northern Ireland $93 nightly $112 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Belfast. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,460 reviews) Good clean hotel! Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=19684446&PinnedHotelID=19684446&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139444) ![Leonardo Hotel Belfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2800/2752/31baacad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Belfast Great Victoria Street Belfast Northern Ireland $100 nightly $120 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Belfast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,416 reviews) Easily accessible nice staff lovely room Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=2752&PinnedHotelID=2752&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139444) [See all 879 properties in Kells](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026®ionId=6139444) 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. ![The Ulsterville Residences](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51920000/51912700/51912649/7311a452_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ulsterville Residences 56 Ulsterville Avenue Lisburn road Belfast Northern Ireland Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Belfast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Titanic Belfast and Windsor Park are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews) Beautiful apartment; the hosts were excellent! Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Belfast-Hotels-The-Ulsterville-Belfast.h51912649.Hotel-Information) ![Welly Self Service](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104470000/104462900/104462887/00011fa3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Welly Self Service 76 Wellington Park Belfast Northern Ireland Stay at this apartment in Belfast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Titanic Belfast and Tropical Ravine House are located ... [](https://expedia.com/Belfast-Hotels-Welly-Self-Service.h104462887.Hotel-Information) ![Regency House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82870000/82865100/82865062/50622dca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Regency House 12 Upper Cres Belfast Northern Ireland Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Belfast. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and room service. Popular attractions Titanic Belfast and Tropical Ravine ... 10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews) Avery pleasant stay , our room was small but very clean and comfortable, we were only staying one night ! All staff were very friendly and very welcoming, we had breakfast which was really very good , I’m gluten intolerant and they were very accommodating and had everything that I needed ! I would ... Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Belfast-Hotels-The-Regency.h82865062.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kells](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6139444&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 Kells hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139444&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=6139444&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=6139444&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=6139444&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=6139444&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=6139444&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=6139444&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=6139444&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Glenariff Forest Park which includes a river or creek, forests and a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086601/e997f6d8-7ad6-422b-93ef-36509d8f12c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glenariff Forest Park If you love getting back to nature, then a visit to Glenariff Forest Park, which was formed by glaciers during the Ice Age, will not disappoint. This majestic park, covering over 1,000 hectares of mature woodland, conservation areas and shimmering lake, is immensely popular with walkers, horse-riders, caravanners and campers. [](https://expedia.com/Glenariff-Forest-Park-Ballymena.d6086601.Vacation-Attraction) ![Glenarm Castle showing a park, heritage architecture and chateau or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086599/f0422287-ae61-4729-a919-2fedbd913781.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glenarm Castle The Earls of Antrim have called it home for 400 years and its spectacular walled garden is one of Ireland’s oldest, and at one time it was almost burned to the ground, it is said on account of a fire being kept permanently burning to warm up a featherless parrot. Glenarm Castle is truly one of a kind. [](https://expedia.com/Glenarm-Castle-Ballymena.d6086599.Vacation-Attraction) #### Red Bay Castle Learn about the local history of Cushendall with a stop at Red Bay Castle. Wander the seaside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Red-Bay-Castle-Ballymena.d6179219.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cushendun Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Cushendun Beach during your travels in Cushendun? Discover the countryside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Cushendun-Beach-Ballymena.d6086603.Vacation-Attraction) #### Slemish Mountain Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Slemish Mountain during your travels in Ballymena. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Slemish-Mountain-Ballymena.d6086597.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ossian's Grave Learn about the local history of Glenaan when you take a trip to Ossian's Grave. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Ossians-Grave-Ballymena.d6179223.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Ballymena: Walled Garden and Woodland Walk Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51889783/3d3f281b-8464-4c1d-8f91-dee96ff43432.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ballymena: Walled Garden and Woodland Walk Entry Ticket $17 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/ballymena-walled-garden-and-woodland-walk-entry-ticket.a51889783.activity-details) ![Giants causeway & coastal private luxury Mercedes 7 seater tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1748345/e6f377a6-0ead-4858-9466-669b2ec5b90b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 7 Hour Private Giants Causeway & Coastal Luxury Tour From Belfast $265 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/7-hour-private-giants-causeway-coastal-luxury-tour-from-belfast.a1748345.activity-details) ![Luxury Private Hire Tour for 2- 6 people around Northern Ireland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1571697/11ad6dd9-542a-4d1e-a5ae-caeaec4c2ad5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Luxury Private Hire Tour for 2- 6 people around Northern Ireland $847 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/luxury-private-hire-tour-for-2-6-people-around-northern-ireland.a1571697.activity-details) ![Glenarm Walled Garden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48678127/18e13b93-a5e4-44c9-83ad-bcd5baac4be7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour - Irish Walled Garden, Nature & Giants Causeway $661 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-irish-walled-garden.a48678127.activity-details) ![Giants Causeway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2608646/50b14348-6ad3-47a5-94a6-f711c294631e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Giants Causeway Express Tour $1,058 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-giants-causeway-express-tour.a2608646.activity-details) ![game of thrones tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1748434/8810401c-d31f-42fc-a9db-87a4be768a9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Game of thrones the original private tour seasons 1-8 1-3 people 10 hours $706 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/game-of-thrones-the-original-private-tour-seasons-1-8-1-3-people-10-hours.a1748434.activity-details) [See all activities in Kells](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Kells.d6139444.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Kells ![Glenarm featuring a coastal town and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139254/f8ddf46b-b490-4054-8968-a2e3a2cd3f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ballymena ![Aerial drone view of Residential housing homes Ballyclare Town in Antrim Northern Ireland UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182706/6b62bc10-657f-46da-a783-f45276f2571d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ballyclare ![White Park Bay beach in Northern Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034929/2a84c26a-383a-4d79-8702-837288d35cc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Antrim - Cities near Kells - Places of interest [Ballymena](https://expedia.com/Ballymena.dx5626)[Ballyclare](https://expedia.com/Ballyclare.dx182706)[Antrim](https://expedia.com/Antrim.dx6034929) - [Titanic Belfast ](https://expedia.com/Titanic-Belfast-Titanic-Quarter.d6169550.Vacation-Attraction) - [Belfast City Hall ](https://expedia.com/Belfast-City-Hall-Belfast-City-Centre.d6083439.Vacation-Attraction) - [Queen's University of Belfast ](https://expedia.com/Queens-University-Of-Belfast-Belfast-City-Centre.d6083501.Vacation-Attraction) - [SSE Arena ](https://expedia.com/SSE-Arena-Titanic-Quarter.d6083489.Vacation-Attraction) - [Port of Larne ](https://expedia.com/Port-Of-Larne-Larne.d6220487.Vacation-Attraction) - [Belfast Botanic Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Belfast-Botanic-Gardens-Belfast-City-Centre.d6083435.Vacation-Attraction) - [Victoria Square Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.com/Victoria-Square-Shopping-Centre-Belfast-City-Centre.d6204181.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grand Opera House ](https://expedia.com/Grand-Opera-House-Belfast-City-Centre.d6083471.Vacation-Attraction) - [Belfast Castle ](https://expedia.com/Belfast-Castle-Low-Wood.d6083437.Vacation-Attraction) - [Waterfront Hall ](https://expedia.com/Waterfront-Hall-Belfast-City-Centre.d6083907.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lisburn Road ](https://expedia.com/Lisburn-Road-Belfast-City-Centre.d6169604.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ormeau Park ](https://expedia.com/Ormeau-Park-Ormeau.d553248621532489971.Vacation-Attraction) - [Stormont Parliament Buildings ](https://expedia.com/Stormont-Parliament-Buildings-Belfast.d6083521.Vacation-Attraction) - [St. George's Market ](https://expedia.com/St-Georges-Market-Belfast-City-Centre.d6165187.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ulster Museum ](https://expedia.com/Ulster-Museum-Belfast-City-Centre.d6083903.Vacation-Attraction) - [Glenariff Forest Park ](https://expedia.com/Glenariff-Forest-Park-Ballymena.d6086601.Vacation-Attraction) - [Crumlin Road Gaol ](https://expedia.com/Crumlin-Road-Gaol-Belfast.d6175571.Vacation-Attraction) - [Carrickfergus Castle ](https://expedia.com/Carrickfergus-Castle-Carrickfergus.d6083449.Vacation-Attraction) - [St. Anne's Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/St-Annes-Cathedral-Belfast-City-Centre.d6083511.Vacation-Attraction) - [Malone House ](https://expedia.com/Malone-House-Belfast.d6083483.Vacation-Attraction) - [Belfast Customs House ](https://expedia.com/Belfast-Customs-House-Belfast-City-Centre.d6083441.Vacation-Attraction) - [Glenarm Castle ](https://expedia.com/Glenarm-Castle-Ballymena.d6086599.Vacation-Attraction) - [Belfast Zoo ](https://expedia.com/Belfast-Zoo-Newtownabbey.d6083443.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ulster Folk and Transport Museum ](https://expedia.com/Ulster-Folk-And-Transport-Museum-Holywood.d6083525.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lough Neagh ](https://expedia.com/Lough-Neagh-Dungannon.d6086725.Vacation-Attraction)