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, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour

Morning Blarney Castle and Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork

Visit 16 Sites Key Historical Sites And Experience Cobh Rebel Tours

Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide
Our pick of the best Shandon Hotel Deals

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Excellent staff, so helpful friendly and attentive, breakfast was exceptional, location perfect for city centre Cork, lovely view from very pleasant room. In fact everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

The Dean Cork
Room was clean and comfortable. Sophia's restaurant has an excellent menu. Enjoyed the breakfast selections and coffee.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Imperial Hotel
Lovely property. Friendly staff. On-site bar and restaurant were a huge plus. Very clean, rooms spacious. Would stay again!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Rochestown Park Hotel
Superb hotel and staff.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Excellent
Reviewed on 23 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.
