Southwest Ireland

Travel Guide

Torc Waterfall featuring forest scenes
Torc Waterfall featuring forest scenes
St. Finbarr\'s Cathedral showing heritage architecture, religious aspects and heritage elements
Torc Waterfall featuring a river or creek and forest scenes
Glucksman Gallery showing modern architecture

Where to stay in Southwest Ireland

English Market which includes 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 Cork Opera House and English Market while you're in town.

Cork City Centre
Killarney National Park. 
To the south and west of Killarney is a vast mountainous area, the McGillycuddy's Series, the highest mountain range in Ireland, with peaks up to 1000 meters high. The National Park covers the area around the lakes to the southwest of Killarney.  #Nature

Killarney City Centre

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

Killarney City Centre
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Dromhale

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

Dromhale
The Labyrinth Garden at the Cathedral.
A place to reflect while waking the labyrinth.

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South Parish

If you're spending some time in South Parish, Cork City Hall and Elizabeth Fort are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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Ballycasheen

While Ballycasheen isn't home to many top sights, St. Mary's Church and Cinema Killarney are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ballycasheen
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street Cork Cork
The price is S$223 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
S$223
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cork. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
The room was neat and clean. But the safe was not working

Reviewed on 24 Dec, 2025

Imperial Hotel
Isaacs Hotel Cork City

Isaacs Hotel Cork City

3 out of 5
48 MacCurtain Street Cork Cork
The price is S$171 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
S$171
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Big beautiful room very comfortable bed!, well stocked, great location, parking was messed up but that’s not their fault.

Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026

Isaacs Hotel Cork City
The Lake Hotel Killarney

The Lake Hotel Killarney

4 out of 5
On The Lake Shore Killarney Kerry
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Gorgeous view, Great rooms and service

Reviewed on 4 Dec, 2025

The Lake Hotel Killarney
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.
Park Place Apartments

Park Place Apartments

4 out of 5
High Street Killarney Kerry
Stay at this apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (590 reviews)
Lovely people

Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026

Park Place Apartments
The Reserve at Muckross

The Reserve at Muckross

4 out of 5
Muckross Road Killarney Kerry
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (173 reviews)
The rooms were beautiful, clean, spacious, well laid out

Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026

The Reserve at Muckross
Yugo Explore - Lee Point

Yugo Explore - Lee Point

3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter Cork
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Triskel ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (263 reviews)
La posizione è super centrale, in auto ricordatevi di non parcheggiare al primo parcheggio che trovate, ma andate al Q-Park Grand Parade, che è vicinissimo e convenzionato con l'hotel. La struttura è nuova ed è ben organizzata, si dorme in un appartamento studentesco, con accesso alla cucina condivisa ...

Reviewed on 27 Aug, 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
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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