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

4/5(2 reviews)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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
76% of travellers recommend
Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

AU$99
per adult
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
The Blarney Castle in Ireland

Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour

AU$245
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour
Kinsale, World Famous Jewel of Ireland's Riviera

Morning Blarney Castle and Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork

AU$83
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Morning Blarney Castle and Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork
Kieran on one of his tours

Visit 16 Sites Key Historical Sites And Experience Cobh Rebel Tours

AU$62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Visit 16 Sites Key Historical Sites And Experience Cobh Rebel Tours
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide

Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide

AU$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$241 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$241
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (612 reviews)
"Loved the hotel itself- new, modern and felt like such a nice getaway! Our one (main) downside would be the location right next to the train station- the train horns and brakes were LOUD and came and left quite frequently. They left late into the night and started early morning, thus impacting a ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

The Dean Cork
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$273 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$273
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,022 reviews)
"Breakfast was great! Staff were helpful. Room was comfortable."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Imperial Hotel
Rochestown Park Hotel

Rochestown Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Rochestown Road, Douglas, Cork
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$217 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$217
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Location is great for airport but a little away from everything else, but beds, staff, facility was tops . Wonderful full size bathtub."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Rochestown Park Hotel
Isaacs Hotel Cork City

Isaacs Hotel Cork City

3 out of 5
48 MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$239 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$239
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Perfect area for sightseeing and enjoying the downtown area of Cork."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

4 out of 5
Southmall, Cork, Co. Cork
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$249 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$249
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,020 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

4 out of 5
John Redmond Street, Shandon, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$235 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$235
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is very nice and the staff is excellent. We stayed 5 days and had a wonderful time. We definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 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, Elizabeth Fort and Cork City Hall 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 Butter Museum.

Shandon
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Fairhill

When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to Bells of Shandon and Butter Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fairhill

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