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 showing markets, food and interior views

Cork City Centre

Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Cork Opera House and English Market while you're in town.

Cork City Centre
Killarney which includes a lake or waterhole, mountains and landscape views

Killarney City Centre

If you're spending some time in Killarney City Centre, Killarney House Gardens and Killarney National Park 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
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Dromhale

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

Dromhale
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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
Killarney which includes a lake or waterhole, mountains and landscape views

Avenue

While visiting Avenue, you might make a stop by sights like Killarney House Gardens and Killarney National Park.

Avenue
Clayton Hotel Cork City
Clayton Hotel Cork City
4 out of 5
Lapps Quay, Cork, Cork
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$353 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$353
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The restaurant staff were not prepared and food was just ok. Property itself was great."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Clayton Hotel Cork City
The Dean Cork
The Dean Cork
4 out of 5
Horgan's Quay, Cork, County Cork
The price is AU$325 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$325
6 July - 7 July
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! (503 reviews)
"The first night was a bit of a nightmare. They placed us in a room almost train station height on the train station side. 5:30 am we awoke to a train whistle and the smell of diesel from the train coming through our open window. The moved us to a room down the hall on the other side of the train ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

The Dean Cork
Imperial Hotel
Imperial Hotel
4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$370 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$370
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Best breakfast so far on our tour of Ireland. Staff are wonderful. Special mention to Victoria on Reception. So pleasant to deal with, so helpful. Also Cian (concierge?) and Saran in the breakfast restaurant. Lovely hotel. Will definitely stay again. Wonderful location."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (183 reviews)
"Excellent location"

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 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! (524 reviews)
"Great location. Some renovation being done."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 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 (4 reviews)
"Such a good spot to stay and close to the city. Staff are all lovely. The place was spotless. Good facilities. However when we went into the communal space with the pool table and stuff. There was some people in there drinking which is fair enough. But I’ve never been chased out of a room so fast ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 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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