Kinsale Town Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Originally a medieval fishing port, historic Kinsale (from the Irish, Ceann tSaile – ‘Head of the Sea’) is one of the most picturesque, popular and historic towns on the south west coast of Ireland. Kinsale is in County Cork in the province of Munster and just 25km from Cork City and Cork International Airport, and is the gateway to scenic ‘West Cork’ and the start/finish point of the ‘Wild Atlantic Way,’ the 2,500km coastal journey from Kinsale, Co Cork to Inishowen, Co Donegal. https://www.kinsale.ie/
Originally a medieval fishing port, historic Kinsale (from the Irish, Ceann tSaile – ‘Head of the Sea’) is one of the most picturesque, popular and historic towns on the south west coast of Ireland. Kinsale is in County Cork in the province of Munster and just 25km from Cork City and Cork International Airport, and is the gateway to scenic ‘West Cork’ and the start/finish point of the ‘Wild Atlantic Way,’ the 2,500km coastal journey from Kinsale, Co Cork to Inishowen, Co Donegal. https://www.kinsale.ie/
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Actons Hotel

Actons Hotel

4 out of 5
Pier Road Kinsale Cork
The price is AU$380 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$380
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (612 reviews)
Lovely hotel. Great staff.

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Actons Hotel
Old Bank House Kinsale

Old Bank House Kinsale

3 out of 5
11 Pearse Street Kinsale
Stay at this hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (131 reviews)
Really nice hotel. The city was the highlight!

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

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Old Bank House Kinsale
Blue Haven Hotel

Blue Haven Hotel

3 out of 5
3 Pearse Street, Sleeven Kinsale County Cork
The price is AU$227 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
AU$227
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions The Kinsale Museum and Desmond Castle are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (98 reviews)
Great place great service

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Blue Haven Hotel
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The Post House

The Post House

3 out of 5
23 Main Street Kinsale County Cork
Stay at this apartment in Kinsale. Enjoy parking (surcharge). Popular attractions The Kinsale Museum and Desmond Castle are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (64 reviews)
The apartment itself was very nice... however the communication with the owner was not very accessible! Also, if you rent a car parking is extremely difficult! overall, the apartment was nice however I think next time I think I would stay at a hotel that offered parking

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

The Post House
Waterfront coastal chic in the heart of Kinsale, Co.Cork.

Waterfront coastal chic in the heart of Kinsale, Co.Cork.

Kinsale Cork
Stay at this apartment in Kinsale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions The Kinsale Museum and James Fort are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Wonderful cottage.....Sara & Ian were great hosts....had a couple rainy days and it was so nice to be in the in the cottage with all the windows overlooking the harbor! Easy walk to town and a couple wonderful restaurants EZ walking distance

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Waterfront coastal chic in the heart of Kinsale, Co.Cork.
Stunning 3 Bedroom Apartment overlooking Kinsale Marina

Stunning 3 Bedroom Apartment overlooking Kinsale Marina

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Stay at this apartment in Kinsale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions The Kinsale Museum and Desmond Castle ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
host was very repsonsive. great location.

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Stunning 3 Bedroom Apartment overlooking Kinsale Marina
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Popular places to visit

Old head of Kinsale

Old Head Golf Links

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Old Head Golf Links. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Old Head Golf Links
9/11 Remembered with planted trees for each Fireman lost. #Adventure

Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

Learn about the local history of Kinsale with a stop at Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance
Charles Fort showing a bridge, heritage architecture and tranquil scenes

Charles Fort

5/5(1 review)

Now a national monument with exhibition center, this 17th-century military stronghold has witnessed some of Ireland's most significant events.

Charles Fort

The Kinsale Museum

You can study the exhibits at The Kinsale Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kinsale Town Centre. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

The Kinsale Museum

Kinsale Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Kinsale Golf Club. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Kinsale Golf Club

Desmond Castle

Find out about the history of Kinsale Town Centre when you spend time at Desmond Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Desmond Castle

Activities

The White House

DC - Historical: At your leisure and your pace. Downloadable audiovisual tour.

AU$22
per adult
DC - Historical: At your leisure and your pace. Downloadable audiovisual tour.
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Charles Fort featuring boating, a coastal town and a bay or harbour

Kinsale