Killarney town centre offers a range of budget-friendly hotels and guesthouses starting from around €60-100 per night. Most are within a 10-minute walk of St Mary's Cathedral and Killarney National Park. Expect free WiFi, full Irish breakfast, and often free on-site parking. Staying centrally means you can walk to restaurants, traditional pubs with live music, and the main bus and train station.
Top-rated options include Eviston House Hotel, a family-run property with nightly Irish music in its pub and a 5-minute walk to the national park. Murphy's Townhouse scores a superb 9.0 from guests and offers elevator access and a popular bar food menu. For a quieter stay, Woodlawn House (rating 8.4) provides panoramic mountain views and a lounge with open fire. Larkfield House B&B (superb 9.4) impresses with fresh pastries and free private parking.