Southwest Ireland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Torc Waterfall which includes forest scenes
St. Finbarr\'s Cathedral which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Torc Waterfall featuring forest scenes and a river or creek
Glucksman Gallery showing modern architecture
Bantry House which includes a park

Where to stay in Southwest Ireland

English Market which includes food, markets and interior views

Cork City Centre

Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.

Cork City Centre
Killarney which includes a river or creek, landscape views and mountains

Killarney City Centre

If you're spending some time in Killarney City Centre, Killarney National Park and Cinema Killarney are top sights worth seeing.

Killarney City Centre
Glucksman Gallery showing modern architecture

South Parish

If you're spending some time in South Parish, Elizabeth Fort and Cork City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

South Parish
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Dromhale

While there might not be top attractions in Dromhale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Kerry Way and Killarney Race Course.

Dromhale
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Victorian Quarter

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

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Ballycasheen

While Ballycasheen isn't home to many top sights, Killarney House Gardens and Cinema Killarney are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ballycasheen
The Dean Cork

The Dean Cork

4 out of 5
Horgan's Quay, Cork, County Cork
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$241 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$241
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (611 reviews)
"Lovely hotel and facilities"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

The Dean Cork
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$274 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$274
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cork. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Lovely hotel."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Imperial Hotel
Isaacs Hotel Cork City

Isaacs Hotel Cork City

3 out of 5
48 MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$240 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$240
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Perfect area for sightseeing and enjoying the downtown area of Cork."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Park Place Apartments

Park Place Apartments

4 out of 5
High Street, Killarney, Kerry
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (578 reviews)
"The apartment was spacious, (bigger than we needed) had two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Generous refridgerator and freezer. Were able to do laundry, with the combo and had a clothes rack to dry want can't be heat dryed. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Park Place Apartments
Cobh Cork Urban Retreats

Cobh Cork Urban Retreats

3.5 out of 5
41 Lower Midleton St, Cobh, CO
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cobh. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lusitania Memorial and Titanic Experience ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Property was amazing! Exactly as advertised. Great communication with property management. Perfect location! Would stay there again"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Cobh Cork Urban Retreats
The Reserve at Muckross

The Reserve at Muckross

4 out of 5
Muckross Road, Killarney, Kerry
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (170 reviews)
"Excellent stay"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

The Reserve at Muckross
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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