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Booking.com Spotlights Magnificent Real-World Game of Thrones Filming Location Getaways

Accommodation Worthy of the Seven Kingdoms!

Narrow Water Castle, Self-Catering Apartment, Newry, Northern Ireland

This 16th century tower house located in County Down offers guests a self-catering two-bedroom apartment in the original hub of the castle, situated on a beautiful sprawling estate that includes an equestrian centre. The nearby town of Corbet is reported to have served as the filming location for Riverrun in the upcoming season.

Ballygally Castle, Hotel, Ballygally, Northern Ireland

Renowned as the only remaining 17th century building used as a residence in Northern Ireland, this storied hotel overlooks Ballygally Bay. The property grounds feature a large garden and terrace, as well as a dungeon (long-rumoured to be haunted!). This beautiful stretch of County Antrim coast—from Larne to the south to Glenarm to the north—served as filming locations for the upcoming season - meaning your holiday photographs will look like they were taken in Westeros!

Beachview Cottage, Self-Catering Cottage, Cushendun, Northern Ireland

This charming property is situated in the tiny coastal village of Cushendun on County Antrim’s north shore at the foot of the Glendun and Glencorp valleys. It features unrivaled scenic views of Cushendun Bay and the regions lush rolling hills. A stretch along an old stone railway bridge and quarry at Knocklayde Mountain served as a filming location for the upcoming season.

Hotel Castell d’Emporda, Hotel, La Bisbal d’Emporda, Spain

Featuring all the magic of a thousand-year old castle with modern day design and amenities, this hotel is classically decorated with furniture and textiles chosen by its owners during their worldwide travels. Nestled between the eastern foot of Spain’s Pyrenees mountain range and the Mediterranean Sea, cities throughout the province of Girona hosted weeks of filming for the sixth season of Game of Thrones, taking full advantage of the region’s remarkable landscape and architecture. It’s reported that scenes depicting Braavos, King’s Landing and Oldtown were focused on in Girona.

AS Palau dels Alemanys, Aparthotel, Girona, Spain

Once a 13th century Domus and former bishop’s palace, this aparthotel has been stylishly renovated to highlight its original features and offer its guests all the modern comforts one deserves while on holiday. If it’s good enough for Daenerys…

Castell de Llaes, Self-Catering Holiday Home, Llaes, Spain

This authentically restored 10th century castle’s self-catering guest rooms feature wood beam ceilings, stone walls and terracotta floors. Astonishing scenic views can be enjoyed from many of the guest rooms, or while relaxing on the balcony, patio or terrace. Just make sure you have your sword ready in case the Sand Snakes are walking around…

Mas Valenti 1511, Country House, Vall-Llobrega, Spain

With a rich history dating back more than 500 years, this striking country house has been refurbished to accommodate up to 12 guests in a fully equipped, modern space situated on 10 acres of land and nearby 20 breathtaking beaches. Stars from the hit series have been seen wandering around this area during filming.

Villa Dubrovnik, Croatia & Lokrum

With a private beach, balconies with sea views, two restaurants and a spa, this 5-star cliff-hanger is the ideal spot for you to unwind and catch up on some reading with those infamous Games of Thrones novels. Villa Dubrovnik is a 15 minute walk from Dubrovnik’s Old Town where you can find the Stradun Promenade and seaside walls that appear on the TV series set as King’s Landing. Lokrum Island is also just a quick ferry ride away: the filming location of Qarth.

Seljavellir Guesthouse, Vatnajökull

Seljavellir Guesthouse is the perfect location for visiting the Vatnajökull glacier which is often used as a filming location for the North of the Wall scenes in Game of Thrones. With a restaurant, garden, terrace and bar, this perfect little guesthouse is perfect for acting as a staging post for hikes and has easy access to many transport options including the Route 1 Ring Road and Hornafjördur Airport just 0.6 miles away. Höfn town centre is an 8-minute drive away and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is 45 miles from the guest house.