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 Elizabeth Fort and Cork City Hall.
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.
Imperial Hotel
Lovely place to stay in Cork
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Room was warm and humid.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
The Lake Hotel Killarney
Lovely hotel with beautiful lake view. Breakfast was amazing… buffet style with many choices as well as orders from the kitchen. Highly recommend the hotel very close to downtown area as well as Killarney National Park
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Park Place Apartments
Great room, clean, spacious, Ann is awesome.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
The Reserve at Muckross
The rooms were beautiful, clean, spacious, well laid out
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Wild Atlantic Apartments Killarney
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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
- INEC Killarney
- Muckross House
- Dingle Harbour
- Blarney Stone
- Pairc Ui Chaoimh
- Cork City Gaol
- Port of Ringaskiddy
- Cork University Hospital
- Gap of Dunloe
- Cork Opera House
- Inchydoney Island Beach
- Bantry House
- Blackrock Castle
- Muckross Abbey
- St. Mary's Cathedral
- Torc Waterfall
- Mizen Head
- Banna Beach
- Mahon Point Shopping Centre
- Blarney Woolen Mills
- Ballymaloe House Cookery School
- St. Patrick's Bridge
- Aqua Dome
- Carrantuohill
- Musgrave Park
- Moll's Gap
