Kinsale Town Centre

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Originally a medieval fishing port, historic Kinsale (from the Irish, Ceann tSaile – ‘Head of the Sea’) is one of the most picturesque, popular and historic towns on the south west coast of Ireland. Kinsale is in County Cork in the province of Munster and just 25km from Cork City and Cork International Airport, and is the gateway to scenic ‘West Cork’ and the start/finish point of the ‘Wild Atlantic Way,’ the 2,500km coastal journey from Kinsale, Co Cork to Inishowen, Co Donegal. https://www.kinsale.ie/
Originally a medieval fishing port, historic Kinsale (from the Irish, Ceann tSaile – ‘Head of the Sea’) is one of the most picturesque, popular and historic towns on the south west coast of Ireland. Kinsale is in County Cork in the province of Munster and just 25km from Cork City and Cork International Airport, and is the gateway to scenic ‘West Cork’ and the start/finish point of the ‘Wild Atlantic Way,’ the 2,500km coastal journey from Kinsale, Co Cork to Inishowen, Co Donegal. https://www.kinsale.ie/
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Old Bank House Kinsale

Old Bank House Kinsale

3 out of 5
11 Pearse Street Kinsale
Stay at this hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (134 reviews)
What a great place to stay right in the centre of town with plenty of parking, shops pubs and restaurants.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

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Old Bank House Kinsale
Actons Hotel

Actons Hotel

4 out of 5
Pier Road Kinsale Cork
The price is ￥35,112 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
￥35,112
￥39,852 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (614 reviews)
Lovely room, great staff

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Actons Hotel
Trident Hotel

Trident Hotel

4 out of 5
World's End House, Lower O'Connell Kinsale County Cork
The price is ￥35,112 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
￥35,112
￥39,852 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions James Fort ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (435 reviews)
Offering was very good...service was excellent.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

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The Post House

The Post House

3 out of 5
23 Main Street Kinsale County Cork
Stay at this apartment in Kinsale. Enjoy parking (surcharge). Popular attractions The Kinsale Museum and Desmond Castle are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (65 reviews)
The best place to stay for convenience, ambiance, spacial and cafe!

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

The Post House
Bungalow in Kinsale With Great Views just 5 Minutes Walk to Kinsale Centre

Bungalow in Kinsale With Great Views just 5 Minutes Walk to Kinsale Centre

Kinsale Co. Cork
Stay at this vacation home in Kinsale. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions The Kinsale Museum and Desmond Castle are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
Lovely house a few minutes walk in to Kinsale. Cosy & comfy! Very responsive host. Always stay in Kinsale when we visit family in the area and the house is great for a family to enjoy the area, had everything we needed for 2 wk stay

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Bungalow in Kinsale With Great Views just 5 Minutes Walk to Kinsale Centre
Waterfront coastal chic in the heart of Kinsale, Co.Cork.

Waterfront coastal chic in the heart of Kinsale, Co.Cork.

Kinsale Cork
Stay at this apartment in Kinsale. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions The Kinsale Museum and James Fort are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Wonderful cottage.....Sara & Ian were great hosts....had a couple rainy days and it was so nice to be in the in the cottage with all the windows overlooking the harbor! Easy walk to town and a couple wonderful restaurants EZ walking distance

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Waterfront coastal chic in the heart of Kinsale, Co.Cork.
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Popular places to visit

Charles Fort which includes a bridge, tranquil scenes and heritage architecture

Charles Fort

4.5/5(38 reviews)

Now a national monument with exhibition center, this 17th-century military stronghold has witnessed some of Ireland's most significant events.

Charles Fort
Old head of Kinsale

Old Head Golf Links

5/5(13 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Old Head Golf Links. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

Old Head Golf Links
Desmond Castle Kinsale West Cork Ireland

Desmond Castle

Find out about the history of Kinsale Town Centre with a stop at Desmond Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Desmond Castle
Golfers at 18th green, Old Head Golf Club in Kinsale, County Cork

Kinsale Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Kinsale Golf Club. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Kinsale Golf Club
9/11 Remembered with planted trees for each Fireman lost. #Adventure

Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

Learn about the local history of Kinsale when you take a trip to Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

The Kinsale Museum

You can study the exhibits at The Kinsale Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kinsale Town Centre. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

The Kinsale Museum

Things to do

Drombeg Stone Circle

Kinsale and West Cork Classic Private Tour in modern a/c minibus

￥119,204
per traveler
Kinsale and West Cork Classic Private Tour in modern a/c minibus
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Charles Fort featuring boating, a coastal town and a bay or harbor

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