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 Cork Opera House and English Market while you're in town.
Killarney City Centre
While visiting Killarney City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Cinema Killarney and Killarney National Park.
Dromhale
Dromhale might not have many top sights, but Cinema Killarney and The Kerry Way are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Ballycasheen
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballycasheen and surrounding area, you can visit Cinema Killarney and Killarney House Gardens.
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Not often I leave a review, but this place is great, very cool and cosy just in the centre of the city. Got a road room but even so it was very silent! Gound my preferred hotel in cork!
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Staff were great! Room was clean, the sink did have a big crack in it which made me slightly nervous but didn’t appear to leak. Our guest information did mention that there was a safe, though I couldn’t find this. The restaurant didn’t appear to be open in the evenings, but we tried the breakfast ...
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Imperial Hotel
I loved our stay at the Imperial! I will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Park Place Apartments
Lovely people
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
The Reserve at Muckross
The rooms were beautiful, clean, spacious, well laid out
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Wild Atlantic Apartments Killarney
Enjoyed stay there a lot
Reviewed on Nov 5, 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.
Muckross House
Enjoy varied delights on this splendid estate, which offers a look into daily life in the past, both inside a luxurious home and on a busy farm.
Things to do
St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted
Parasail Experience in St Croix
Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours
- Killarney National Park
- Blarney Castle
- University College Cork
- Ross Castle
- English Market
- Muckross House
- INEC Killarney
- Dingle Harbour
- Blarney Stone
- Cork City Gaol
- Pairc Ui Chaoimh
- Port of Ringaskiddy
- Gap of Dunloe
- Cork University Hospital
- Cork Opera House
- Bantry House
- Ballymaloe House Cookery School
- Inchydoney Island Beach
- Muckross Abbey
- Blackrock Castle
- Torc Waterfall
- St. Mary's Cathedral
- Mahon Point Shopping Centre
- St. Patrick's Bridge
- Blarney Woolen Mills
- Carrantuohill
- Musgrave Park
- Mizen Head
- Banna Beach
- Aqua Dome
