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
The Titanic Trail: 1-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Cobh
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience
Our pick of the best Shandon Hotel Deals
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Great room, however the window was broken. When we fold them, they said someone would be up to fix it and no one ever came.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Imperial Hotel
The room wasn't too bad. OK. The staff is nice. Very bad timing for the SPA. They are closing at 6 pm.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Everything about Hotel Isaac was great. The staff was so friendly. It was perfectly located a close walking distance from center city and the apartment was awesome
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
The Dean Cork
Been one of my favourite hotels in Cork since it opened but think it’s changed management recently or at least had a bit of a shake up as the experience this time didn’t feel the same. The beds have always been of fairly awful standard with 2 singles pushed together to make a double but they are ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Moxy Cork
Such a beautiful hotel, the room was amazing the bed super comfortable. Very clean lovely bathroom. Central to everything. The food was lovely and huge. The staff well what can i say, they were the kindest, most helpful, staff always smiling, obviously they love working here
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Premier Inn Cork City Centre
Polite staff
Reviewed on 18 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, Elizabeth Fort and Cork City Hall 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.
