Shandon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
St. Anne's Shandon Church
Ring a set of famous bells, admire beautiful stained-glass windows and enjoy panoramic views of Cork at this striking 18th-century church.
Bells of Shandon
Learn about the local history of Cork when you spend time at Bells of Shandon. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Murphy's Brewery
You can browse the exhibits at Murphy's Brewery, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cork. Discover the lively bars in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Butter Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Butter Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Firkin Crane
Enjoy a performance at Firkin Crane, a popular theatre in Cork. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Tigh Fili Cultural Centre
You can study the exhibits at Tigh Fili Cultural Centre, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Activities
The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre , Great Stories of Emigration.
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
Our pick of the best Shandon Hotel Deals
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Staff were great! Room was clean, the sink did have a big crack in it which made me slightly nervous but didn’t appear to leak. Our guest information did mention that there was a safe, though I couldn’t find this. The restaurant didn’t appear to be open in the evenings, but we tried the breakfast ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Parking is kind of a nightmare but the hotel itself was very quiet and relaxing.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Imperial Hotel
I loved our stay at the Imperial! I will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
The Dean Cork
Room was great, staff were very friendly and helpful. Loved the tone throughout the hotel, would happily stay again or recommend to friend.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Moxy Cork
We had a fantastic stay at Moxy Cork. It’s clean, staff are all friendly, welcoming and extremely helpful. We saw Brian regularly throughout our stay and he preempted our orders from the first day. Breakfast was delicious and very varied; yogurt, oats, fresh fruit salad, mini pastries, iced donuts, ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Premier Inn Cork City Centre
Hotel and room were beautiful. Location was perfect because you could walk everywhere. Parking is a few blocks away from the hotel in a structure which would have been good to know before but it wasn’t very expensive.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shandon
Huguenot Quarter
While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street.
Cork City Centre
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.
Victorian Quarter
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.
South Parish
If you're spending some time in South Parish, Cork City Hall and Elizabeth Fort are top sights worth seeing.
Fairhill
When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to Bells of Shandon and Murphy's Brewery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wilton
When in Wilton, you can plan a visit to Musgrave Park and Cork County Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
