Blackrock Travel Guide
Cork
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Popular places to visit
Blackrock Castle
Find out about the history of Cork with a stop at Blackrock Castle. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses.
University College Cork
Explore the campus of University College Cork during your visit to Cork. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
English Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at English Market during your trip to Cork. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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 City Gaol
You can study the exhibits at Cork City Gaol, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cork. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.
St. Patrick's Bridge
Find out about the history of Cork with a stop at St. Patrick's Bridge. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Blackrock
The Dean Cork
The River Lee Hotel
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Imperial Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025
Clayton Hotel Cork City
Other neighbourhoods around Blackrock
South Parish
If you're spending some time in South Parish, Elizabeth Fort and Cork City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.
Shandon
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 Butter Museum.
Fairhill
When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to Bells of Shandon and Butter Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Mahon Point Shopping Centre
- Blackrock Castle
- Cork Heritage Park
- Blarney Castle
- English Market
- Blarney Stone
- Cork Opera House
- Port of Ringaskiddy
- Cork City Gaol
- Cork University Hospital
- Jameson Experience
- Pairc Ui Chaoimh
- Cork City Hall
- Mercy University Hospital
- Fitzgerald Park
- Turners Cross
- Bells of Shandon
- West Cork Heritage Centre
- Oliver Plunkett Street
- St. Patrick's Street
- Elizabeth Fort
- Musgrave Park
- Cobh Heritage Centre