Kinsale Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Charles Fort featuring boating, a coastal town and a bay or harbour
Cork showing landscape views, a coastal town and rugged coastline
Charles Fort showing a ruin, general coastal views and heritage architecture
Charles Fort featuring building ruins, a coastal town and general coastal views
Charles Fort showing heritage architecture and a ruin
Perryville House

Perryville House

4 out of 5
Long Quay, Kinsale, Cork
The price is NZ$627 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
NZ$627
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Kinsale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (305 reviews)
"All the staff, starting with"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Perryville House
Old Bank House Kinsale

Old Bank House Kinsale

3 out of 5
11 Pearse Street, Kinsale
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (94 reviews)
"Great location. The room was cozy and had all that we needed. It isn’t fancy or new. It’s just charming authentic and cozy. And right in town. Had to park for free in a nearby lot. Not an issue."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

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Old Bank House Kinsale
Kinsale Hotel & Spa

Kinsale Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Rathmore Road, Kinsale, Cork
The price is NZ$478 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$478
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (964 reviews)
Stunning location and amazing food
"The property is situated in a beauriful remote area, and looks stunning from outside. The reception staff was very smart and helpful, and the room was beautiful. The gym is well equipped, however the sauna did not work and the steam room would benefit from an essential oil smell, rather than musty ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Kinsale Hotel & Spa
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Garda House

Garda House

3.5 out of 5
6 Cork Street, Kinsale, CO
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kinsale. Popular attractions Desmond Castle and Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (15 reviews)
Great location
"Location was great, beds not the most comfortable. Coffee supplied with basic glasses/dishes. Hot shower was great! Nice sitting area to relax with friends"

Reviewed on 20 Sep. 2024

Garda House
Hydrangea House

Hydrangea House

3.5 out of 5
Dromdough, Ballinspittle, Kinsale, County Cork
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Kinsale. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
"Very charming little house, perfect as a base to visit the area"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Hydrangea House
The Post House

The Post House

3 out of 5
23 Main Street, Kinsale, County Cork
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kinsale. Enjoy parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse and Saint Multose Church are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (62 reviews)
"Nice sized apartment in great location, excellent responsiveness. Only suggestion is to make parking instructions more clear."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

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Popular places to visit

Charles Fort showing a bridge, heritage architecture and tranquil scenes

Charles Fort

5/5(1 review)

Now a national monument with exhibition center, this 17th-century military stronghold has witnessed some of Ireland's most significant events.

Charles Fort
Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

Learn about the local history of Kinsale with a stop at Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance
James Fort

James Fort

You can find out about the history of Kinsale with a stop at James Fort. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

James Fort

Old Head Golf Links

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Old Head Golf Links. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Old Head Golf Links

Desmond Castle

Find out about the history of Kinsale Town Centre when you spend time at Desmond Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Desmond Castle

Kinsale Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Kinsale Golf Club. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Kinsale Golf Club

Activities

Drombeg Stone Circle

Classic Private Tour Kinsale and West Cork in modern a/c minibus

NZ$1,122
per traveller
Classic Private Tour Kinsale and West Cork in modern a/c minibus
Kinsale and Cork City Centre Full Day Tour in Ireland

Kinsale and Cork City Centre Full Day Tour in Ireland

NZ$2,146
per traveller
Kinsale and Cork City Centre Full Day Tour in Ireland
Kinsale Creative Writing Experience

Kinsale Creative Writing Experience

NZ$152
per adult
Kinsale Creative Writing Experience
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