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# 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)

![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)

## Visit Athlone

Things to do

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- Vacation Rentals in Athlone

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Sheraton Athlone Hotel

Gleeson Street Athlone Westmeath

CA $134

CA $152 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

includes taxes & 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! (1,007 reviews)

Everything’s

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

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Hodson Bay Hotel

Roscommon Road Athlone 

CA $155

CA $176 total

Mar 5 - Mar 6

includes taxes & 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! (940 reviews)

Spacious room, great staff

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

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Glasson LakeHouse

Killinure, Glasson Athlone Westmeath

CA $296

CA $352 total

Mar 24 - Mar 25

includes taxes & 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! (233 reviews)

Fab fab fab

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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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

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![Port Heron Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70560000/70553600/70553566/f553d089_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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 ...

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![Arch House Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5460000/5452000/5451908/89650f15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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

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### Popular places to visit

#### Athlone Towncentre

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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.ca/Athlone-Towncentre-Athlone.d6174897.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Lough Ree

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Lough Ree, a lovely green space in Athlone. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 

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#### Clonmacnoise

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Athlone when you spend time at Clonmacnoise. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. 

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#### Athlone Institute of Technology

Walk around the campus at Athlone Institute of Technology as part of your travels around Athlone. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. 

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#### Athlone Castle

3.5/5(3 reviews)

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. 

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#### The Spa at Hodson Bay

You can take time to visit The Spa at Hodson Bay during your travels to Athlone. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. 

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### Things to do

![Ahascragh Distillery Athlone Castle and Sean's Bar Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49394203/97a2e431-218b-4052-8bac-ec59fcb51e65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ahascragh Distillery Athlone Castle and Sean's Bar Private Tour

CA $1,170

per traveller

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## Reviews of Athlone

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### 4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We did spend the evening at Sean's Pub, which is the oldest pub in Ireland. Had a great time. The entertainer was amazing.

### 5/5 - Excellent

Paula

We had the vacation of our life in Ireland ... love the country and love the people!

## Cities near Athlone

![Clonmacnoise is an ancient monastic site near Shannonbridge, in Ireland. It's a popular visitor attraction. Walk amongst the stone ruins and you'll conjure images of the saints and scholars of Ireland’s renowned Golden Age of learning.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939575243/9df512c8-e768-45c4-ba00-6ad4a843eda4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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