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 Oliver Plunkett Street and Cork Opera House 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, Killarney House Gardens and Killarney National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Killarney City Centre
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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 Killarney House Gardens and The Kerry Way.

Dromhale
Glucksman Gallery which includes modern architecture

South Parish

If you're spending some time in South Parish, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Cork City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

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Ballycasheen

While Ballycasheen isn't home to many top sights, Killarney House Gardens and Cinema Killarney 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 4.809.459 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
4.809.459 ₫
5.458.736 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (513 reviews)
"Modern with lots of fun, campy touches. They gave us sweet fruity shots at check in. The rooms are like modern vacation cabins with board and batten walls, there’s a turntable with a few classic rock LP’s and a little Marshal amp, an orange Smeg mini fridge, an old classic black dial telephone on ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

The Dean Cork
Clayton Hotel Cork City
Clayton Hotel Cork City
4 out of 5
Lapps Quay, Cork, Cork
The price is 5.950.639 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
5.950.639 ₫
6.754.029 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Pleasant modern hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Clayton Hotel Cork City
Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Yugo Explore - Lee Point
3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter, South Main Street, Cork
The price is 2.912.087 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
2.912.087 ₫
3.305.219 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (194 reviews)
"I liked the location, that we were Right in the centre of town. Finding The actual building was difficult"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
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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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (194 reviews)
"I liked the location, that we were Right in the centre of town. Finding The actual building was difficult"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
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! (530 reviews)
Great location
"Great apartment with everything you could need!!! Awesome location!!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Park Place Apartments
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.
5.2/10 (8 reviews)
"Such a good spot to stay and close to the city. Staff are all lovely. The place was spotless. Good facilities. However when we went into the communal space with the pool table and stuff. There was some people in there drinking which is fair enough. But I’ve never been chased out of a room so fast ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Copley Court
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Popular places to visit

Blarney Castle featuring heritage elements, château or palace and heritage architecture

Blarney Castle

Blarney Castle is just one of the places to see in Blarney, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Blarney Castle
Muckross Abbey featuring heritage architecture, a cemetery and flowers

Killarney National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Killarney National Park, a lovely green space in Killarney. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Killarney National Park
University College Cork

University College Cork

Explore the campus of University College Cork during your visit to Cork. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

University College Cork
Ross Castle

Ross Castle

Find out about the history of Killarney when you take a trip to Ross Castle. Wander through the scenic parks and lakeside in this relaxing area.

Ross Castle
Muckross House showing a castle, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Muckross House

You can browse the exhibits at Muckross House, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Muckross. Discover the mountain views and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Muckross House
English Market which includes food, markets and interior views

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.

English Market

Cities near Southwest Ireland

Muckross House featuring a garden, heritage architecture and flowers

Killarney

Cork

Cork

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Caherdaniel

Charles Fort showing general coastal views, boating and a coastal town

Kinsale