Blackrock Travel Guide

Cork

Blackrock Castle showing heritage elements, château or palace and heritage architecture
Blackrock Castle which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle
Blackrock Castle showing interior views
Blackrock Castle showing a castle, a river or creek and heritage architecture
Blackrock Castle showing interior views

Popular places to visit

Blackrock Castle which includes heritage elements, a castle and heritage architecture

Blackrock Castle

Have fun with hands-on science exhibits, visit an interactive theater and learn about Cork’s past while you explore this 400-year-old riverfront castle.

Blackrock Castle
University College Cork

University College Cork

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
English Market which includes food, markets and interior views

English Market

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
Cork Opera House

Cork Opera House

Get tickets for a show at Cork Opera House, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Cork Opera House
Cork City Gaol which includes a statue or sculpture, an administrative building and heritage architecture

Cork City Gaol

Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.

Cork City Gaol
St. Patrick\'s Bridge which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a bridge

St. Patrick's Bridge

Take in views of the River Lee from this 18th-century bridge and wander through Cork’s city center via one of the city’s most historic streets.

St. Patrick's Bridge

Things to do

Grand Parade

Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour

Rp421.854
per adult
Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
Scenic West Cork to Mizen Head departing from Cork City. Guided. Full Day

Scenic West Cork to Mizen Head departing from Cork City. Guided. Full Day

Rp1.629.891
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic West Cork to Mizen Head departing from Cork City. Guided. Full Day
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

Rp1.131.336
per adult
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide

Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide

Rp249.277
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

Rp1.060.800
per adult
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
Hysterical Histories 'pick your own path" Walking tour guide posing with historic statuette in a 17th century Fort

Hysterical Histories Cork Pick your own Path Walking tours

Rp479.380
per adult
Hysterical Histories Cork Pick your own Path Walking tours
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Top hotels in Blackrock

The Dean Cork

The Dean Cork

4 out of 5
Horgan's Quay, Cork, County Cork
The price is Rp3.034.181 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp3.034.181
Rp3.443.796 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (539 reviews)
"Really comfortable and convenient place to stay for a weekend break, the restaurant on the top was great."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

The Dean Cork
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

4 out of 5
Southmall, Cork, Co. Cork
The price is Rp2.949.898 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.949.898
Rp3.348.134 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (999 reviews)
"Good location and breakfast"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Rochestown Park Hotel

Rochestown Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Rochestown Road, Douglas, Cork
The price is Rp2.427.302 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp2.427.302
Rp2.755.037 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Leisure center was in excellent shape and great quality"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Rochestown Park Hotel
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is Rp3.876.949 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp3.876.949
Rp4.400.406 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cork. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Fairly comfortable, older hotel, renovated in parts. Very friendly staff. Room temperature was difficult to control. Beds are a bit small."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Imperial Hotel
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

4 out of 5
John Redmond Street, Shandon, Cork, Cork
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.764.411 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.764.411
Rp3.137.680 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Welcoming and friendly staff, nithing too much trouble. Comfortable stay. Excellent food. Only negative was hearing doors slamming each night."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Isaacs Hotel Cork City

Isaacs Hotel Cork City

3 out of 5
48 MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork
The price is Rp3.017.325 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp3.017.325
Rp3.424.664 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Friendly staffs and restaurant setting is nice"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Isaacs Hotel Cork City
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Other neighbourhoods around Blackrock

Glucksman Gallery which includes modern architecture

South Parish

If you're spending some time in South Parish, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Elizabeth Fort are top sights worth seeing.

South Parish
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Victorian Quarter

4/5(33 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
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Huguenot Quarter

While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street.

Huguenot Quarter
English Market showing markets, food and interior views

Cork City Centre

4/5(22 area reviews)

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
St. Anne\'s Shandon Church featuring a city

Shandon

4/5(10 area reviews)

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 Murphy's Brewery.

Shandon
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Fairhill

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

Fairhill

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