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
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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.

Victorian Quarter
Glucksman Gallery showing modern architecture

South Parish

If you're spending some time in South Parish, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Elizabeth Fort 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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Ballycasheen

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

Ballycasheen
The Dean Cork

The Dean Cork

4 out of 5
Horgan's Quay, Cork, County Cork
The price is AU$324 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$324
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (539 reviews)
"Really comfortable and convenient place to stay for a weekend break, the restaurant on the top was great."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

The Dean Cork
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

4 out of 5
Southmall, Cork, Co. Cork
The price is AU$313 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$313
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Good location and breakfast"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$371 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$371
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Fairly comfortable, older hotel, renovated in parts. Very friendly staff. Room temperature was difficult to control. Beds are a bit small."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Imperial Hotel
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Yugo Explore - Lee Point

Yugo Explore - Lee Point

3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter, South Main Street, Cork
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (244 reviews)
"Very clean apertment near everything in the center of the city"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
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! (541 reviews)
"Property is close to amenities. Adequate accommodations, nothing too fancy. No TV in bedrooms was my only regret about the apartment."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Park Place Apartments
Copley Court

Copley Court

2 out of 5
Copley St, Cork, CO
Stay at this aparthotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Trinity Bridge are located nearby.
6.6/10 (20 reviews)
"Well worth the savings. It is a good place to sleep."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Copley Court
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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