Medieval Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Medieval Quarter
Popular places to visit
King John's Castle
The exciting tales of battle and siege come to life within this beautifully preserved Norman castle in the heart of historic Limerick.
St. Mary's Cathedral
Admire the magnificent medieval architecture of this cathedral and find out about its former life as a palace on the riverfront of historic Limerick.
Thomond Park
Watch a local soccer match, attend a concert, check out an exhibition or cheer on the Munster Rugby Club on their home turf at this modern stadium.
People's Park
Explore the great outdoors at People's Park, a lovely green space in Limerick. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Hunt Museum
Explore the exhibition halls of this grand Georgian museum and find a vast collection of historic artifacts and exquisite pieces of art.
Limerick City Gallery of Art
You can study the exhibits at Limerick City Gallery of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Limerick. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Skip the Line: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket
2 Day's Private Tour from Dublin to West of Ireland
2 Day's Private Tour from Dublin to West of Ireland
Cliffs of Moher Private Tour from Killarney
Our pick of the best Medieval Quarter Hotel Deals
Absolute Hotel Limerick
Friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Limerick Strand Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The George Limerick Hotel
Great room with a deep tub! Convenient to everything!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
Easy walk to the airport, lovely staff, clean, large and well appointed rooms.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Dromoland Castle
The grounds and the Castle are beautiful. Strongly suggest staying a minimum of 2 full days to get the full experience. Breakfast and Dinners were amazing. Casual bar area with live music in a room fit for a King.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Savoy Hotel
Top service, great food and atmosphere
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Medieval Quarter
King's Island
If you're spending some time in King's Island, King John's Castle and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
Limerick City Centre
Limerick City Centre is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Arthur's Quay Park and O'Connell Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Limerick.
Newton Perry
While visiting Newton Perry, you might make a stop by sights like O'Connell Street and Limerick City Gallery of Art.
Mount Kennet
While there might not be top attractions in Mount Kennet, you can explore the larger area and discover places like O'Connell Street and Arthur's Quay Park.
Coolraine
While Coolraine isn't home to many top sights, Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Courtbrack
While Courtbrack may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like People's Park and O'Connell Street.
