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 St. Patrick's 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 Killarney National Park and Cinema Killarney.
Dromhale
Dromhale might not have many top sights, but The Kerry Way and Killarney Race Course 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.
Avenue
If you're spending some time in Avenue, Killarney National Park and Cinema Killarney are top sights worth seeing.
Imperial Hotel
Everything about this hotel is lovely - would stay again and highly recommend.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
The Dean Cork
Great rooms
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Spacious room and the location is ideal for shopping and nightlife.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Park Place Apartments
Room was nicer than we even expected!
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
The Reserve at Muckross
We were so delighted with our stay. It's just pity that we only had to stay overnight and did not really enjoy the place but we'll be back soon. I will definitely come back here and recommend this to my famil and friends. The price is also cheap for a 2bed apartment.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Cobh Cork Urban Retreats
Great communication, immaculately clean rooms and beautiful views too. We loved our stay here!
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
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Popular places to visit
Blarney Castle
Walk in the footsteps of ancient kings, wander amid mystical gardens and kiss the venerated Blarney Stone at this centuries-old castle.
Killarney National Park
See the rare fauna and visit the quaint cottages adorning the picturesque lakes and forests of this mountainous national park.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted
Parasail Experience in St Croix
- Blarney Castle
- Killarney National Park
- University College Cork
- Ross Castle
- INEC Killarney
- Muckross House
- English Market
- Dingle Harbour
- Blarney Stone
- Pairc Ui Chaoimh
- Cork Opera House
- Ballymaloe House Cookery School
- Gap of Dunloe
- Cork University Hospital
- Blackrock Castle
- Mizen Head
- Inchydoney Island Beach
- Bantry House
- Mahon Point Shopping Centre
- Muckross Abbey
- Torc Waterfall
- Cork City Gaol
- Port of Ringaskiddy
- St. Mary's Cathedral
- Musgrave Park
- Aqua Dome
- Blarney Woolen Mills
- Mercy University Hospital
- St. Patrick's Bridge
- Tralee Town Park
- Moll's Gap
