Athlone town centre packs history, shopping, and the River Shannon into a walkable core, and its B&Bs sit right in the middle of it. At Arch House B&B & Apartments, you're two minutes from Athlone Castle and the Old Town, with home-cooked Irish breakfasts and free parking thrown in. Riverdale House B&B, a Superb-rated option, is an eight-minute walk from the castle and serves a continental buffet with garden views; guests rate the friendly host and breakfast highly. Both properties keep you close to Athlone Town Shopping Centre and the train station, so you can ditch the car once you arrive.
Expect practical amenities across these stays: free WiFi, family rooms, non-smoking options, and tea and coffee makers in every room at Riverdale. Home Inn, rated Good, lies a two-minute walk from Athlone Train Station and offers a restaurant, shuttle service, and indoor play area-handy for families. Budget-wise, central B&Bs in Athlone typically run €70-€120 per night for a double, with breakfast included; prices climb during peak summer and festival weekends. Book directly for free cancellation and look for deals that bundle parking, which can save €10-€15 daily in the town centre.