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King Sitric

Ireland

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“Go somewhere new, listen to the water, and let the coast set the pace.”
Honeymoon
Couples
Adventure & Nature
Solo
Family & Generational
Conservation Focus
Eco

Stays

Oyster Island.
Howth Harbour.
Deluxe Rooms — Fastnet & Rockabill.
Superior Rooms — Minehead, Hook & Tuskar.
Standard Rooms — Maidens, Baily & Kish.

Adventures

Fresh Irish seafood dining.
Howth cliff walking.
Sea swimming at Balscadden Beach.
Walking, biking & boat adventures.
Sailing, paddle boarding & diving nearby.
Dublin exploration by DART.

Features

10 nautically themed guest bedrooms.
Sea views over Balscadden Bay and Howth Harbour.
Seafood Bar with covered outdoor terrace and beach huts.
Fresh Irish fish and shellfish.
Breakfast included with accommodation.
Dog-friendly rooms.
Free Wi-Fi.
VOYA products.
Mobile Oyster Bar.
Private chauffeur service.

Only Here

There are few places where the rhythm of the sea is quite so immediate. At King Sitric, the guesthouse sits above the water at Howth's East Pier, with bedrooms looking toward Balscadden Bay and the harbour. Below, the Seafood Bar turns the surrounding coast into dinner from oysters and lobster to freshly landed fish.

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A Sea-First Escape Where Ireland Comes Straight to Your Table

Choose King Sitric when you want Ireland to feel local, coastal and wonderfully unhurried. You're close enough to Dublin for culture and city exploration, yet surrounded by harbour life, cliff paths, sea air and the character of a working fishing village. Howth is approximately 25 minutes from Dublin Airport and around 25 minutes from Dublin City by DART.

Best for:

  • Honeymoon & Couples
  • Adventure & Nature
  • Solo Travelers
  • Family & Generational
  • Conservation & Eco Mindfulness
  • Food-focused travelers

Why Stay Here

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Choose Your Experience

King Sitric makes the coast the heart of the experience, from breakfast overlooking the water to walks along Howth’s cliff paths and swims at Balscadden Beach. Enjoy fresh Irish seafood or explore further with local walking, biking, boat tours, sailing and golf.
Balscadden Sea Swim
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Wake up. Walk to the water. Dive in.

Balscadden Beach is only around 150 metres from King Sitric, making an invigorating sea swim an unusually easy addition to your stay.

Dublin by DART
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Sea views in the morning. Dublin by afternoon.

Leave the car behind and use the DART to connect Howth with Dublin City. King Sitric positions itself as both a coastal retreat and a practical base for exploring the capital.

Mobile Oyster Bar
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Bring the Atlantic to the table.

For special occasions and events, King Sitric's mobile oyster bar brings an Irish oyster experience to weddings and other celebrations, using Kelly Oysters from Galway Bay.

The Howth Cliff Walk
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Walk the edge of Ireland.

Follow Howth's dramatic coastal paths and discover the sea views that make this peninsula such a compelling escape from Dublin. The surrounding area offers scenic cliff routes and trails for different levels of adventure.

The Irish Seafood Table
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Taste the coast where it belongs.

Make dinner part of the journey with Irish sea fish, lobster, crab, oysters and Dublin Bay prawns, prepared by the King Sitric team.

Walk, Bike & Boat Howth
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Go farther than the harbour.

Explore Howth through walking, biking and boat tours, with local experiences designed to reveal the village's landscape and history.

King Sitric + Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Where the <br/>‍<span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">sea </span>shapes every stay</h2>

A Coastal Stay Rooted in Local Produce and Lower-Impact Choices

King Sitric’s sustainability is rooted in its coastal setting, with locally caught seafood, complimentary triple filtered water and a focus on low impact ways to explore Howth. The property’s location within the UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere further connects the stay to the surrounding marine environment.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Make Howth your coastal base for a slower Irish adventure.

Tell us how you want to travel: seafood and sea swimming, cliff walks and Dublin culture, a romantic coastal escape or a longer Irish itinerary, and build your King Sitric stay around the experiences that matter most to you.

Request a personal experience or see our list of sample itineraries.

Choose Your Experience

King Sitric makes the coast the heart of the experience, from breakfast overlooking the water to walks along Howth’s cliff paths and swims at Balscadden Beach. Enjoy fresh Irish seafood or explore further with local walking, biking, boat tours, sailing and golf.
Balscadden Sea Swim
Details +
Less -
Wake up. Walk to the water. Dive in.

Balscadden Beach is only around 150 metres from King Sitric, making an invigorating sea swim an unusually easy addition to your stay.

Dublin by DART
Details +
Less -
Sea views in the morning. Dublin by afternoon.

Leave the car behind and use the DART to connect Howth with Dublin City. King Sitric positions itself as both a coastal retreat and a practical base for exploring the capital.

Mobile Oyster Bar
Details +
Less -
Bring the Atlantic to the table.

For special occasions and events, King Sitric's mobile oyster bar brings an Irish oyster experience to weddings and other celebrations, using Kelly Oysters from Galway Bay.

The Howth Cliff Walk
Details +
Less -
Walk the edge of Ireland.

Follow Howth's dramatic coastal paths and discover the sea views that make this peninsula such a compelling escape from Dublin. The surrounding area offers scenic cliff routes and trails for different levels of adventure.

The Irish Seafood Table
Details +
Less -
Taste the coast where it belongs.

Make dinner part of the journey with Irish sea fish, lobster, crab, oysters and Dublin Bay prawns, prepared by the King Sitric team.

Walk, Bike & Boat Howth
Details +
Less -
Go farther than the harbour.

Explore Howth through walking, biking and boat tours, with local experiences designed to reveal the village's landscape and history.

King Sitric + Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Where the <br/>‍<span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">sea </span>shapes every stay</h2>

A Coastal Stay Rooted in Local Produce and Lower-Impact Choices

King Sitric’s sustainability is rooted in its coastal setting, with locally caught seafood, complimentary triple filtered water and a focus on low impact ways to explore Howth. The property’s location within the UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere further connects the stay to the surrounding marine environment.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Make Howth your coastal base for a slower Irish adventure.

Tell us how you want to travel: seafood and sea swimming, cliff walks and Dublin culture, a romantic coastal escape or a longer Irish itinerary, and build your King Sitric stay around the experiences that matter most to you.

Deluxe Rooms
Deluxe Room
4 guests | 1 King Bed and 1 Sofa Bed
From $320 pp/night

Spacious top floor rooms with breathtaking views over Balscadden Bay. Features a sofa bed for extra guests, Netflix enabled Smart TV, Wi Fi, tea and coffee facilities, biscuits and Chez Emily chocolates.

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Howth Harbour
Howth Harbour
2 guests | 1 King Bed
From $ pp/night

Stylish first floor deluxe room with sweeping views of Howth Harbour and Ireland’s Eye. Features a sofa and lounge chairs, mini fridge, Netflix enabled Smart TV, Wi Fi, tea and coffee facilities, biscuits and Chez Emily chocolates.

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Oyster Island
Oyster Island
2 guests | 1 King Bed
From $407 pp/night

Elegant first floor room with spectacular views of Balscadden Bay, the harbour and Ireland’s Eye. Features a sofa and lounge chairs, reading nook, mini fridge, Netflix enabled Smart TV, Wi Fi, tea and coffee facilities, biscuits and Chez Emily chocolates.

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Standard Rooms
Standard Room
3 guests | 1 Double Bed or 2 Twin Beds
From $220 pp/night

Comfortable ground floor room at eye level with Balscadden Bay, offering partial sea views. Features a coffee maker, cable TV, Wi Fi, tea and coffee facilities, and a crib available on request.

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Superior Rooms
Superior Room
3 guests | 1 Double Bed or 2 Twin Beds
From $261 pp/night

Comfortable first floor room overlooking Balscadden Bay, accessed via one flight of stairs. Features sea views, coffee maker, cable TV, Wi Fi, tea and coffee facilities, and a crib available on request.

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Choose Your Experience

King Sitric makes the coast the heart of the experience, from breakfast overlooking the water to walks along Howth’s cliff paths and swims at Balscadden Beach. Enjoy fresh Irish seafood or explore further with local walking, biking, boat tours, sailing and golf.
Balscadden Sea Swim
Details +
Wake up. Walk to the water. Dive in.

Balscadden Beach is only around 150 metres from King Sitric, making an invigorating sea swim an unusually easy addition to your stay.

Dublin by DART
Details +
Sea views in the morning. Dublin by afternoon.

Leave the car behind and use the DART to connect Howth with Dublin City. King Sitric positions itself as both a coastal retreat and a practical base for exploring the capital.

Mobile Oyster Bar
Details +
Bring the Atlantic to the table.

For special occasions and events, King Sitric's mobile oyster bar brings an Irish oyster experience to weddings and other celebrations, using Kelly Oysters from Galway Bay.

The Howth Cliff Walk
Details +
Walk the edge of Ireland.

Follow Howth's dramatic coastal paths and discover the sea views that make this peninsula such a compelling escape from Dublin. The surrounding area offers scenic cliff routes and trails for different levels of adventure.

The Irish Seafood Table
Details +
Taste the coast where it belongs.

Make dinner part of the journey with Irish sea fish, lobster, crab, oysters and Dublin Bay prawns, prepared by the King Sitric team.

Walk, Bike & Boat Howth
Details +
Go farther than the harbour.

Explore Howth through walking, biking and boat tours, with local experiences designed to reveal the village's landscape and history.

King Sitric + Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Where the <br/>‍<span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">sea </span>shapes every stay</h2>

A Coastal Stay Rooted in Local Produce and Lower-Impact Choices

King Sitric’s sustainability is rooted in its coastal setting, with locally caught seafood, complimentary triple filtered water and a focus on low impact ways to explore Howth. The property’s location within the UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere further connects the stay to the surrounding marine environment.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Make Howth your coastal base for a slower Irish adventure.

Tell us how you want to travel: seafood and sea swimming, cliff walks and Dublin culture, a romantic coastal escape or a longer Irish itinerary, and build your King Sitric stay around the experiences that matter most to you.

King Sitric + Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Where the <br/>‍<span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">sea </span>shapes every stay</h2>

A Coastal Stay Rooted in Local Produce and Lower-Impact Choices

King Sitric’s sustainability is rooted in its coastal setting, with locally caught seafood, complimentary triple filtered water and a focus on low impact ways to explore Howth. The property’s location within the UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere further connects the stay to the surrounding marine environment.

View Fact Sheet
Tell us how you want to travel: seafood and sea swimming, cliff walks and Dublin culture, a romantic coastal escape or a longer Irish itinerary, and build your King Sitric stay around the experiences that matter most to you.
Book Now
Make Howth your coastal base for a slower Irish adventure.

Tell us how you want to travel: seafood and sea swimming, cliff walks and Dublin culture, a romantic coastal escape or a longer Irish itinerary, and build your King Sitric stay around the experiences that matter most to you.

Choose Your Experience

King Sitric makes the coast the heart of the experience, from breakfast overlooking the water to walks along Howth’s cliff paths and swims at Balscadden Beach. Enjoy fresh Irish seafood or explore further with local walking, biking, boat tours, sailing and golf.
Balscadden Beach is only around 150 metres from King Sitric, making an invigorating sea swim an unusually easy addition to your stay.
Balscadden Sea Swim
Details +
Less -
Wake up. Walk to the water. Dive in.

Balscadden Beach is only around 150 metres from King Sitric, making an invigorating sea swim an unusually easy addition to your stay.

Balscadden Beach is only around 150 metres from King Sitric, making an invigorating sea swim an unusually easy addition to your stay.
Leave the car behind and use the DART to connect Howth with Dublin City. King Sitric positions itself as both a coastal retreat and a practical base for exploring the capital.
Dublin by DART
Details +
Less -
Sea views in the morning. Dublin by afternoon.

Leave the car behind and use the DART to connect Howth with Dublin City. King Sitric positions itself as both a coastal retreat and a practical base for exploring the capital.

Leave the car behind and use the DART to connect Howth with Dublin City. King Sitric positions itself as both a coastal retreat and a practical base for exploring the capital.
For special occasions and events, King Sitric's mobile oyster bar brings an Irish oyster experience to weddings and other celebrations, using Kelly Oysters from Galway Bay.
Mobile Oyster Bar
Details +
Less -
Bring the Atlantic to the table.

For special occasions and events, King Sitric's mobile oyster bar brings an Irish oyster experience to weddings and other celebrations, using Kelly Oysters from Galway Bay.

For special occasions and events, King Sitric's mobile oyster bar brings an Irish oyster experience to weddings and other celebrations, using Kelly Oysters from Galway Bay.
Follow Howth's dramatic coastal paths and discover the sea views that make this peninsula such a compelling escape from Dublin. The surrounding area offers scenic cliff routes and trails for different levels of adventure.
The Howth Cliff Walk
Details +
Less -
Walk the edge of Ireland.

Follow Howth's dramatic coastal paths and discover the sea views that make this peninsula such a compelling escape from Dublin. The surrounding area offers scenic cliff routes and trails for different levels of adventure.

Follow Howth's dramatic coastal paths and discover the sea views that make this peninsula such a compelling escape from Dublin. The surrounding area offers scenic cliff routes and trails for different levels of adventure.
Make dinner part of the journey with Irish sea fish, lobster, crab, oysters and Dublin Bay prawns, prepared by the King Sitric team.
The Irish Seafood Table
Details +
Less -
Taste the coast where it belongs.

Make dinner part of the journey with Irish sea fish, lobster, crab, oysters and Dublin Bay prawns, prepared by the King Sitric team.

Make dinner part of the journey with Irish sea fish, lobster, crab, oysters and Dublin Bay prawns, prepared by the King Sitric team.
Explore Howth through walking, biking and boat tours, with local experiences designed to reveal the village's landscape and history.
Walk, Bike & Boat Howth
Details +
Less -
Go farther than the harbour.

Explore Howth through walking, biking and boat tours, with local experiences designed to reveal the village's landscape and history.

Explore Howth through walking, biking and boat tours, with local experiences designed to reveal the village's landscape and history.
Why you'll stay forever
Features only at <br/> King Sitric
Chauffeur Service

King Sitric offers its own chauffeur-driven Range Rover Sport for airport, city and local transfers, with capacity for up to four people.

King Sitric offers its own chauffeur-driven Range Rover Sport for airport, city and local transfers, with capacity for up to four people.
Nautical Rooms

Lighthouse-inspired room names, en-suite accommodation, sea views and coastal detailing create a distinctly Howth character.

Lighthouse-inspired room names, en-suite accommodation, sea views and coastal detailing create a distinctly Howth character.
Sea-View Guesthouse

Ten bedrooms look across Balscadden Bay and the harbour, with nautical styling and individual coastal perspectives.

Ten bedrooms look across Balscadden Bay and the harbour, with nautical styling and individual coastal perspectives.
Seafood Bar

A ground-floor dining space with cosy interiors, covered outdoor seating and beach huts, serving Irish fish and shellfish.

A ground-floor dining space with cosy interiors, covered outdoor seating and beach huts, serving Irish fish and shellfish.
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YOUR HOST
Connections Matter!

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team during a live consultation, and together we’ll plan your perfect journey.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

From the Wild at Heart

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“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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Location
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53.3882, -6.0636562
King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation, East Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland, D13 F5C6
NEAREST AIRPORT
Dublin Airport — DUB
Best arrival airport: Dublin Airport (DUB) Approximate distance: 13.4 km Typical drive: about 25 minutes Public transport is also practical, with DART and bus connections into Dublin/Howth.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
April - October
Late spring through early autumn is the strongest window for experiencing King Sitric as a true coastal escape: longer daylight supports cliff walks, harbour wandering, sea swimming, cycling and outdoor dining. Summer is particularly suited to travelers who want to combine the sea with Dublin, while September and early October offer a quieter coastal atmosphere.

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Tell us how you want to travel: seafood and sea swimming, cliff walks and Dublin culture, a romantic coastal escape or a longer Irish itinerary, and build your King Sitric stay around the experiences that matter most to you.
Book Now
Make Howth your coastal base for a slower Irish adventure.

Tell us how you want to travel: seafood and sea swimming, cliff walks and Dublin culture, a romantic coastal escape or a longer Irish itinerary, and build your King Sitric stay around the experiences that matter most to you.

Connections That Truly Matter

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team in a live consultation to plan your perfect journey together.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

King Sitric
From the Wild at Heart

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Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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