Located in Shandon, this museum is well worth a look. But you'll find tons more to see in the area. Blarney Castle, Blarney Stone, and University College Cork aren't too far from Butter Museum.
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The Metropole Hotel
Victorian Quarter
per person
Sep 18 - Sep 21
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Cork (ORK)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Parking was hard to find as well as the lobby ! The building is undergoing renovations and the lobby is on the first floor - little awkward signage …but clean and comfortable
Reviewed on May 4, 2025

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