Blackrock Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Blackrock Castle featuring heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements
Blackrock Castle featuring heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements
Blackrock Castle featuring heritage elements, a castle and heritage architecture
Blackrock Castle featuring interior views
Blackrock Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and a river or creek

Popular places to visit

Blackrock Castle featuring heritage elements, a river or creek and heritage architecture

Blackrock Castle

Have fun with hands-on science exhibits, visit an interactive theater and learn about Cork’s past while you explore this 400-year-old riverfront castle.

Blackrock Castle
University College Cork showing a river or creek and a small town or village

University College Cork

Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.

University College Cork
English Market which includes food, markets and interior views

English Market

Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.

English Market
City center of Cork, Republic of Ireland

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.

Cork Opera House
St. Patrick\'s Bridge featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and a bridge

St. Patrick's Bridge

Take in views of the River Lee from this 18th-century bridge and wander through Cork’s city center via one of the city’s most historic streets.

St. Patrick's Bridge
Cork City Gaol featuring a statue or sculpture, interior views and an administrative building

Cork City Gaol

Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.

Cork City Gaol

Activities

Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

AU$97
per adult
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide

Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide

AU$24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

AU$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
Emigration - our main theme

The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre , Great Stories of Emigration.

AU$26
per adult
The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre , Great Stories of Emigration.
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience

Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience

AU$54
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

AU$102
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
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Our pick of the best Blackrock Hotel Deals

Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street Cork Cork
The price is AU$255 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$255
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! (1,002 reviews)
We didn’t opt for breakfast.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Imperial Hotel
Isaacs Hotel Cork City

Isaacs Hotel Cork City

3 out of 5
48 MacCurtain Street Cork Cork
The price is AU$196 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$196
25 Jan - 26 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! (1,002 reviews)
Spotless, modern apartment with kitchen and washer/dryer in the city center. Loved it!

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

4 out of 5
John Redmond Street Cork Cork
The price is AU$198 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$198
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
Lovely staff and very clean roomd. Also great location

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Moxy Cork

Moxy Cork

3 out of 5
Camden Place, Camden Quays Cork
The price is AU$178 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$178
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Cork Arts ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (245 reviews)
Breakfast was l9vley

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Moxy Cork
Rochestown Park Hotel

Rochestown Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Rochestown Road Douglas Cork
The price is AU$192 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$192
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Helpful staff, room was perfect for 2 adults and 2 kids. Swimming pool is lovely.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Rochestown Park Hotel
Clayton Hotel Cork City

Clayton Hotel Cork City

4 out of 5
Lapps Quay Cork Cork
The price is AU$271 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$271
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
This is the best Clayton Hotel we have stayed in and we have stayed in a few now. Breakfast 5/5 Room spaciousness 5/5 Staff friendliness 5/5, Emma on reception is outstanding Cleanliness and room cleaning 1/5. This is the only issue with this hotel. Housekeeping is abysmal. Will stay here again though ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Clayton Hotel Cork City
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Other neighbourhoods around Blackrock

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Victorian Quarter

4.5/5(3 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
English Market which includes food, markets and interior views

Cork City Centre

Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like St. Patrick's Street and Cork Opera House while you're in town.

Cork City Centre
One of many small pubs in the city.

Huguenot Quarter

While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street.

Huguenot Quarter
St. Anne\'s Shandon Church featuring a city

Shandon

3/5(1 area review)

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.

Shandon
The Labyrinth Garden at the Cathedral. A place to reflect while waking the labyrinth. Cork Ireland

South Parish

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

South Parish
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Fairhill

When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to Bells of Shandon and Murphy's Brewery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fairhill

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