Shandon Travel Guide
Cork
Popular places to visit
St. Anne's Shandon Church
Ring a set of famous bells, admire beautiful stained-glass windows and enjoy panoramic views of Cork at this striking 18th-century church.
Murphy's Brewery
You can browse the exhibits at Murphy's Brewery, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Bells of Shandon
Learn about the local history of Cork when you spend time at Bells of Shandon. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Cork Arts Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Cork Arts Theatre, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the lively bars in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Firkin Crane
Enjoy a performance at Firkin Crane, a popular theatre in Cork. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Butter Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Butter Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cork. Discover the lively bars in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
Visit 16 Sites Key Historical Sites And Experience Cobh Rebel Tours
The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre , Great Stories of Emigration.
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
Top hotels in Shandon
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Lovely staff and very clean roomd. Also great location
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Imperial Hotel
The room was neat and clean. But the safe was not working
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Rochestown Park Hotel
Stay here on a regular basis when visiting Cork on business, clean room, tea, coffee, water, room safe, iron and board, hair dryer. Dinner great value.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Nice hotel in good location, definitely recommend
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Clayton Hotel Cork City
Good location
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Moxy Cork
Staff were very friendly. Room was comfortable.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shandon
Huguenot Quarter
While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street.
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.
Victorian Quarter
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.
South Parish
If you're spending some time in South Parish, Cork City Hall and Elizabeth Fort are top sights worth seeing.
Fairhill
When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to Bells of Shandon and Murphy's Brewery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wilton
When in Wilton, you can plan a visit to Musgrave Park and Cork County Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
