Southwest Ireland

Travel Guide

Torc Waterfall which includes forest scenes
St. Finbarr\'s Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects
Torc Waterfall featuring forest scenes and a river or creek
Glucksman Gallery featuring modern architecture
Bantry House and Garden which includes a garden

Where to stay in Southwest Ireland

English Market featuring interior views, food and markets

Cork City Centre

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Cork City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.

Cork City Centre
Killarney featuring a river or creek, landscape views and mountains

Killarney City Centre

While visiting Killarney City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Cinema Killarney and Killarney National Park.

Killarney City Centre
Default Image

Victorian Quarter

4.5/5(60 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
Glucksman Gallery showing modern architecture

South Parish

While visiting South Parish, you might make a stop by sights like Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Cork City Hall.

South Parish
Default Image

Dromhale

Dromhale might not have many top sights, but Cinema Killarney and The Kerry Way are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Dromhale
Default Image

Ballycasheen

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballycasheen and surrounding area, you can visit Cinema Killarney and Knockreer Estate.

Ballycasheen
The Dean Cork
The Dean Cork
4 out of 5
Horgan's Quay, Cork, County Cork
The price is ¥27,330 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
¥27,330
¥31,019 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
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! (521 reviews)
"The Dean was a great new hotel, just not super welcoming until we checked out. There were no/missing washcloth’s in the room, and pricy minibar. The shower was the best part!"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

The Dean Cork
Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Yugo Explore - Lee Point
3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter, South Main Street, Cork
The price is ¥17,411 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
¥17,411
¥19,762 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
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! (215 reviews)
Excellent!
"Centrally located, clean, friendly staff, and most important...safe. I am a female solo traveler and have never felt more safe in any other place. You need to key card through multiple areas to arrive at your room, which I appreciated. The facilities were clean and updated. Staff was super friendly. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Imperial Hotel
Imperial Hotel
4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is ¥34,163 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
¥34,163
¥38,775 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Lovely traditional hotel close to the harbor, shopping, and restaurants."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Imperial Hotel
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.
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! (215 reviews)
Excellent!
"Centrally located, clean, friendly staff, and most important...safe. I am a female solo traveler and have never felt more safe in any other place. You need to key card through multiple areas to arrive at your room, which I appreciated. The facilities were clean and updated. Staff was super friendly. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
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.
5.6/10 (13 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Copley Court
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! (534 reviews)
Family stop in Killarney
"If you’re staying a few days this place would be great. Very spacious, fully stocked kitchen with appliances etc. lots of space. Bathroom in comparison and especially the shower were a bit small but still fine. Place is right at the end of the main strip of shops so good location."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Park Place Apartments
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.

Popular places to visit

Things to do

Cities near Southwest Ireland