Southwest Ireland
Travel Guide
Visit Southwest Ireland
Where to stay in Southwest Ireland
Cork City Centre
Cork City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Paul Street and Cork Opera House while you're in town.
Killarney City Centre
While visiting Killarney City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like St. Mary's Church and Cinema Killarney.
South Parish
While visiting South Parish, you might make a stop by sights like Cork City Hall and Elizabeth Fort.
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.
Dromhale
Dromhale might not have many top sights, but Killarney House Gardens and Cinema Killarney are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ballycasheen
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballycasheen and surrounding area, you can visit Killarney House Gardens and Cinema Killarney.
The Dean Cork
My second time staying here and would highly recommend The Dean. Excellent check in Sunday evening by two very professional staff. Lovely clean rooms and facilities. Great property at a reasonable price
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Eviston House Hotel
Staff were nice breakfast was great the room was ok.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Moxy Cork
Good location to explore Cork. Nice hotel with good quality breakfast.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Park Place Apartments
Good, kitchen, washer/dryer. Bad, bed, shower, no balcony, no dishwasher. Ugly, courtyard, cracked bathroom sink, cracked cereal bowls.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
The Reserve at Muckross
Staff were fabulous. The facilities were very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Copley Court
Wonderful accommodations
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025
Popular places to visit
Killarney National Park
See the rare fauna and visit the quaint cottages adorning the picturesque lakes and forests of this mountainous national park.
Blarney Castle
Walk in the footsteps of ancient kings, wander amid mystical gardens and kiss the venerated Blarney Stone at this centuries-old castle.
University College Cork
Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.
Ross Castle
Standing guard over the lake, this silent ruin provides a glimpse of life in an Ireland that was often a land of warring clans.
English Market
Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.
Blarney Stone
While County Cork is not short on medieval history, you will only find one Blarney Stone. Located roughly five miles northwest of Cork, the stone is said to have mythical qualities. Legend has it that the Blarney Stone grants the gift of eloquence to anybody who kisses it.
