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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable 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.
Cork Arts Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Cork Arts Theatre, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the lively bars in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Firkin Crane
Enjoy a performance at Firkin Crane, a popular theatre in Cork. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Activities
County Cork: Whale & Dolphin Watching Boat Trip
Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion
Morning Blarney Castle & Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
Cork: Hysterical Histories, Comedic Dinner Theater Show
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide
Our pick of the best Shandon Hotel Deals
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
"This is a superbly located hotel with friendly staff. The building and rooms have clearly seen better days and the hotel could do with some refurbishment and freshening up. Parking spaces are limited so we availed of a discounted rate at the nearby multi-storey car park. We didn't have breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Rochestown Park Hotel
"All nice, comfortable and family friendly"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Dean Cork
"Parking was harf to find based on the directions of the desk clerk"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Imperial Hotel
"The main part of the hotel looks wonderful but the rooms are old, the carpet was dirty, floors creaky, cracks in walls and peeling. The soap was put way too high. It was also dirty, we found someone else fake eyelash in the bathroom. Great location though. Car park is a 5-8 min walk."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
"The Hotel Isaacs is a great place to stay. Breakfast menu is absolutely fantastic. Location is perfect to walk into main centre of town and has all sorts of pubs and restaurants close by. The staff was amazing. They helped with everything from getting us reservations to different places to eat, how ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Cork International Hotel
"Staff were amazing really helpful and friendly at all times Hotel was clean room was really big would definitely recommend"
Reviewed on 18 May 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 Paul Street and Cork Opera House 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.
