Southwest Ireland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Torc Waterfall which includes forest scenes
St. Finbarr\'s Cathedral which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Torc Waterfall featuring forest scenes and a river or creek
Glucksman Gallery showing modern architecture
Bantry House which includes a park

Where to stay in Southwest Ireland

English Market which includes food, markets and interior views

Cork City Centre

Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.

Cork City Centre
Killarney which includes a river or creek, landscape views and mountains

Killarney City Centre

If you're spending some time in Killarney City Centre, Killarney National Park and Cinema Killarney are top sights worth seeing.

Killarney City Centre
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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 Everyman Palace Theatre and Leisureplex while you're in town.

Victorian Quarter
Glucksman Gallery showing modern architecture

South Parish

If you're spending some time in South Parish, Elizabeth Fort and Cork City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

South Parish
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Dromhale

While there might not be top attractions in Dromhale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Kerry Way and Killarney Race Course.

Dromhale
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Ballycasheen

While Ballycasheen isn't home to many top sights, Killarney House Gardens and Cinema Killarney are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ballycasheen
The Dean Cork

The Dean Cork

4 out of 5
Horgan's Quay, Cork, County Cork
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$318 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$318
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (601 reviews)
"Super close to train station. Excellent restaurant. Very helpful staff."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

The Dean Cork
Isaacs Hotel Cork City

Isaacs Hotel Cork City

3 out of 5
48 MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork
The price is NZ$302 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$302
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
"Large apartment, very well furnished, good kitchen - very clean and new. Very convenient location. Recomended."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

4 out of 5
Southmall, Cork, Co. Cork
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$301 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$301
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very convenient location"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (568 reviews)
"Clean, access to city venues."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Park Place Apartments
The Reserve at Muckross

The Reserve at Muckross

4 out of 5
Muckross Road, Killarney, Kerry
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (166 reviews)
Old, but the service was great!
"We stayed in the apartments, not the hotel proper. It was old and dated, beat up. The hotel was nicer, but needs a facelift. Service and food were excellent though!"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

The Reserve at Muckross
Cobh Cork Urban Retreats

Cobh Cork Urban Retreats

3.5 out of 5
41 Lower Midleton St, Cobh, CO
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cobh. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lusitania Memorial and Titanic Experience ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Nice clean apartment with everything we needed for a 2 night stay. We were a little confused trying to figure out which apartment matched the address provided but some nice neighbours happened to walk by and pointed us to the correct door."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Cobh Cork Urban Retreats
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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