Blackrock Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Blackrock Castle showing interior views

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

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
Cork Opera House

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
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
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

Activities

Grand Parade

Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour

AU$39
per adult
Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience

Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience

AU$56
per adult
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

AU$106
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

AU$106
per adult
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula
Beautiful Morning in Blarney Castle - LetzGo City Tours Group

Easy Access Blarney Stone and Castle Gardens Tour

AU$106
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Easy Access Blarney Stone and Castle Gardens Tour
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

AU$40
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Blackrock Hotel Deals

The Dean Cork

The Dean Cork

4 out of 5
Horgan's Quay, Cork, County Cork
The price is AU$323 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$323
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (533 reviews)
"Loved the workout area, roof top bar and the lobby bar."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

The Dean Cork
Rochestown Park Hotel

Rochestown Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Rochestown Road, Douglas, Cork
The price is AU$250 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$250
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good room and nice service, unfortunately during the night the room close to me have decided to have a party, so after 4AM didn't slept to much."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Rochestown Park Hotel
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

4 out of 5
Southmall, Cork, Co. Cork
The price is AU$316 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$316
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Good location and breakfast"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Yugo Explore - Lee Point

Yugo Explore - Lee Point

3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter, South Main Street, Cork
The price is AU$234 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$234
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (244 reviews)
"Very clean apertment near everything in the center of the city"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$351 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$351
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The property itself was fine, nothing bad but nothing great either. Note if you have a car parking is really inconvenient, they use 2 car parks off site. We arrive early afternoon and the first was filled so we had to park at city hall about a 10 minute walk to hotel. Property is situated in a rowdier ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Imperial Hotel
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

4 out of 5
John Redmond Street, Shandon, Cork, Cork
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$291 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$291
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Welcoming and friendly staff, nithing too much trouble. Comfortable stay. Excellent food. Only negative was hearing doors slamming each night."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
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Other neighbourhoods around Blackrock

Glucksman Gallery showing modern architecture

South Parish

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

South Parish
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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
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Huguenot Quarter

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

Huguenot 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 Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.

Cork City Centre
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
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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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