Medieval Quarter Travel Guide
Limerick
Visit Medieval Quarter
Popular places to visit
King John's Castle
Learn about the local history of Limerick with a stop at King John's Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
St. Mary's Cathedral
St. Mary's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Limerick, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Thomond Park
Catch an event at Thomond Park during your trip to Limerick. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
O'Connell Street
Learn about the local history of Limerick when you spend time at O'Connell Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Limerick City Gallery of Art
You can study the exhibits at Limerick City Gallery of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Limerick. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Hunt Museum
You can study the exhibits at Hunt Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Limerick. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Medieval Quarter
Absolute Hotel Limerick
"Modern, clean, comfortable, quiet, friendly/helpful staff...that's all my check boxes. Within walking distance of many sites of interest."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
"I would recommend this hotel. The building is a little old but you can see they have tried to update it. With any booking you make in the Ireland, always book the breakfast of you intend to eat breakfast. It will save you a ton if you prebook and pay for it. On-site parking is a big plus with easy ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Limerick City Hotel
"Dirty old room, not updated at all. Filthy what should be white curtains, stains all over carpet, greasy finger prints all over kettle. No a/c or fan so windows had to be kept open, noisy street below. They put the drinking glasses on back of toilet! Worst hotel of Ireland trip so far. Horribly uncomfortable ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Limerick Strand Hotel
"Breakfast was poor. No fried eggs for example"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
THE RINE
"Have stayed here many times over the years and never disappoints- great value for the money"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Dunraven Arms Hotel
"The dinner was great as well as the breakfast. I was unaware that the restaurant was finer dining until I arrived, and was super pleased at the food and wine selection."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Medieval Quarter
King's Island
If you're spending some time in King's Island, King John's Castle and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
Limerick City Centre
Limerick City Centre is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Arthur's Quay Park and O'Connell Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Limerick.
Newton Perry
While visiting Newton Perry, you might make a stop by sights like O'Connell Street and Limerick City Gallery of Art.
Mount Kennet
While there might not be top attractions in Mount Kennet, you can explore the larger area and discover places like O'Connell Street and Arthur's Quay Park.
Coolraine
While Coolraine isn't home to many top sights, Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Courtbrack
While Courtbrack may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like O'Connell Street and People's Park.
