Southwest Ireland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Southwest Ireland

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
Killarney which includes a lake or waterhole, mountains and landscape views

Killarney City Centre

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

Killarney City Centre
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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Dromhale

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

Dromhale
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Ballycasheen

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

Ballycasheen
The Dean Cork

The Dean Cork

4 out of 5
Horgan's Quay, Cork, County Cork
The price is Rp2.640.504 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp2.640.504
Rp2.996.972 total
10 Aug - 11 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! (533 reviews)
"Loved the workout area, roof top bar and the lobby bar."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

The Dean Cork
Yugo Explore - Lee Point

Yugo Explore - Lee Point

3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter, South Main Street, Cork
The price is Rp2.035.394 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp2.035.394
Rp2.310.172 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (234 reviews)
"This place is a good place to stay and the only critique is the beds are a little bit rough. A €50 mattress topper on Amazon would fix the problem. That’s just my feedback. Each apartment has a private room that’s rented out and each room has its bathroom with a private shower and toilet and sink. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is Rp3.756.171 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp3.756.171
Rp4.263.254 total
4 Aug - 5 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)
Awesome
"Beautiful room with great comfortable bed. Helpful and welcoming staff. Will stay again !"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Imperial Hotel
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.
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 Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (234 reviews)
"This place is a good place to stay and the only critique is the beds are a little bit rough. A €50 mattress topper on Amazon would fix the problem. That’s just my feedback. Each apartment has a private room that’s rented out and each room has its bathroom with a private shower and toilet and sink. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Copley Court

Copley Court

2 out of 5
Copley St, Cork, CO
Stay at this aparthotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Trinity Bridge are located nearby.
6/10 (15 reviews)
"Big building complex. I initially could not find it because Google Maps showed it on the wrong side of the street. If you look on the correct side of the street, you cannot miss it. Parking is 1.5 blocks away at the City Hall parking garage. Copley Court gives a discount code to guests that reduces ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Copley Court
Park Place Apartments

Park Place Apartments

4 out of 5
High Street, Killarney, Kerry
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (537 reviews)
"we stayed 4 nights, picked up some groceries. We walked to the grocery store (Dunn's). Great location, its right in town, so you can walk to everything. Lot of different restaurants (pubs, Asian, Italian, ice cream) we went to Paddy Sheehan's to listen to some live local irish music. The apartment ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Park Place Apartments
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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