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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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.
Firkin Crane
Enjoy a performance at Firkin Crane, a popular theatre in Cork. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Cork Arts Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Cork Arts Theatre, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
Our pick of the best Shandon Hotel Deals
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
The hotel is very nice and the staff is excellent. We stayed 5 days and had a wonderful time. We definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
The Dean Cork
Loved the hotel itself- new, modern and felt like such a nice getaway! Our one (main) downside would be the location right next to the train station- the train horns and brakes were LOUD and came and left quite frequently. They left late into the night and started early morning, thus impacting a ...
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Imperial Hotel
Breakfast was great! Staff were helpful. Room was comfortable.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Rochestown Park Hotel
Location is great for airport but a little away from everything else, but beds, staff, facility was tops . Wonderful full size bathtub.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
All good
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Lovely small hotel. Very short walk into the commericial area. Lots of restaurants and pubs near by (including Sin é). We ate at the Cask next door several times. Parking garage is a block away. Bus and Train stations are 4 blocks away. Very friendly, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
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.
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.
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.
South Parish
If you're spending some time in South Parish, Elizabeth Fort and Cork City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Fairhill
When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to Bells of Shandon and Butter Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wilton
When in Wilton, you can plan a visit to Musgrave Park and Turners Cross, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
