Southwest Ireland

Travel Guide

Torc Waterfall showing 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
Bantry House and Garden featuring 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
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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
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.

South Parish
Clayton Hotel Cork City
Clayton Hotel Cork City
4 out of 5
Lapps Quay, Cork, Cork
The price is S$297 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$297
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Great
"Great hotel and location."

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2025

Clayton Hotel Cork City
Imperial Hotel
Imperial Hotel
4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is S$343 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$343
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cork. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Cork’s oldest and most prestigious hotel. Great staff, vey friendly and helpful. Centrally located, a lot of bars and restaurants in the area."

Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2025

Imperial Hotel
Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Yugo Explore - Lee Point
3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter, South Main Street, Cork
The price is S$150 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$150
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (188 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
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.
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 WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (188 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 WiFi, free parking, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (525 reviews)
"Great location. Some renovation being done."

Reviewed on 17 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 WiFi 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
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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