Southwest Ireland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
St. Finbarr\'s Cathedral which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Southwest Ireland

English Market showing markets, food and interior views

Cork City Centre

Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Cork Opera House and English Market while you're in town.

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Victorian Quarter

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Victorian Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Leisureplex and Everyman Palace Theatre while you're in town.

Victorian Quarter
St. Anne\'s Shandon Church featuring a city

Shandon

3/5(1 area review)

Shandon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bells of Shandon or St. Anne's Shandon Church.

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Wilton

When in Wilton, you can plan a visit to Musgrave Park and Turners Cross, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Fairhill

When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to St. Anne's Shandon Church and Bells of Shandon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Beenbane

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beenbane and surrounding area, you can visit Waterville Beach and Waterville Golf Links.

Beenbane
REZz Cork
REZz Cork
3 out of 5
55 MacCurtain Street, Cork, CO
The price is NZ$156 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
NZ$156
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (621 reviews)
"The room - great for a small room - was well-proportioned. One of the two overhead beside lamps sadly didn't work but weirder - the duvet cover didn't close, like there were no buttons - so it kept getting caught up and I took it off, thinking it was a sheet, only to have to put it back on. Apart ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

REZz Cork
The River Lee Hotel
The River Lee Hotel
4 out of 5
Western Road, Cork, Cork
The price is NZ$421 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
NZ$421
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Quick and highly professional manager. She was quick to understand and fix our issue."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

The River Lee Hotel
The Lake Hotel Killarney
The Lake Hotel Killarney
4 out of 5
On The Lake Shore, Muckross Road, Killarney, Kerry
The price is NZ$435 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$435
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, amazing views"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

The Lake Hotel Killarney
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Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Yugo Explore - Lee Point
3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter, South Main Street, Cork
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (104 reviews)
"Walk distance to city centre."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2023

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Park Place Apartments
Park Place Apartments
4 out of 5
High Street, Killarney, Kerry
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and concierge services. Our guests praise the convenient parking and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (376 reviews)
"Outside being a little dated aesthetically and a bit uncomfortable in the living areas, it was fine. However the wifi was weak. Side note, whoever is hanging this art at the height of a giraffe needs to get off the ladder and ground themselves."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Park Place Apartments
Wild Atlantic Apartments Killarney
Wild Atlantic Apartments Killarney
3.5 out of 5
1300 Block B, Hotel Killarney, Cork Road, Killarney, Kerry
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Killarney National Park and Speir Bhean Monument ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
"Everything was mostly clean, but using the water heater was an adjustment and neither of the toilets flushed correctly. That was quickly fixed by maintenance though. My only real complaint about the property was the noise level. It seems that these apartments are rented out to large groups of students ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Wild Atlantic Apartments Killarney
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Popular places to visit

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Blarney Castle

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Walk in the footsteps of ancient kings, wander amid mystical gardens and kiss the venerated Blarney Stone at this centuries-old castle.

Blarney Castle
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Killarney National Park

4.5/5(18 reviews)

See the rare fauna and visit the quaint cottages adorning the picturesque lakes and forests of this mountainous national park.

Killarney National Park
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University College Cork

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.

University College Cork
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Ross Castle

4/5(10 reviews)

Standing guard over the lake, this silent ruin provides a glimpse of life in an Ireland that was often a land of warring clans.

Ross Castle
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Fota Wildlife Park

Watch cheetahs running at full speed for their lunch and feed penguins and lemurs in this large nature reserve on an island.

Fota Wildlife Park
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English Market

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.

English Market

Activities

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C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours

NZ$209
Per adult
C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours
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Sailing into History with the Pirates of Salt River Bay

NZ$521
Per adult
Sailing into History with the Pirates of Salt River Bay
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Cities near Southwest Ireland

Muckross House featuring flowers, a park and a castle

Killarney

Cork

Cork

Tralee Town Park which includes a garden, a statue or sculpture and flowers

Tralee

Dunmore Head showing rugged coastline, landscape views and tranquil scenes

Dingle