Blackrock Travel Guide
Cork
Visit Blackrock
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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
Cork Opera House
Get tickets for a show at Cork Opera House, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
St. Patrick's Bridge
Find out about the history of Cork with a stop at St. Patrick's Bridge. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Blackrock
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Not often I leave a review, but this place is great, very cool and cosy just in the centre of the city. Got a road room but even so it was very silent! Gound my preferred hotel in cork!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Staff were great! Room was clean, the sink did have a big crack in it which made me slightly nervous but didn’t appear to leak. Our guest information did mention that there was a safe, though I couldn’t find this. The restaurant didn’t appear to be open in the evenings, but we tried the breakfast ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Imperial Hotel
I loved our stay at the Imperial! I will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Moxy Cork
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
The Dean Cork
Room was great, staff were very friendly and helpful. Loved the tone throughout the hotel, would happily stay again or recommend to friend.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Rochestown Park Hotel
I enjoyed my stay at Rochestown Hotel very much. Staff were friendly and professional and I felt comfortable during my stay. Food, service, and hospitality was excellent. I would highly recommend Rochestown Hotel to someone staying in Cork.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackrock
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.
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.
Huguenot Quarter
While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street.
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 Murphy's Brewery.
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.
