Blackrock Travel Guide
Cork
Visit Blackrock
Popular places to visit
Blackrock Castle
Throughout Ireland you can see impressive sites where the ancient and the modern go hand in hand. Nowhere is this combination more striking than at Blackrock Castle, home to Ireland’s first interactive astronomy centre.
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.
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.
Cork Opera House
Get tickets for a show at Cork Opera House, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cork City Gaol
Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.
St. Patrick's Bridge
Take in views of the River Lee from this 18th-century bridge and wander through Cork’s city center via one of the city’s most historic streets.
Things to do
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide
Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre , Great Stories of Emigration.
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
Top hotels in Blackrock
The Dean Cork
Limited breakfast menu. Rude waitress.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Imperial Hotel
It’s a beautiful hotel with a recently remodeled bar area!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Rochestown Park Hotel
Superb hotel and staff.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Excellent
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Ordered Breakfast the night before, plenty of choice. Freindly staff making us feel welcome. Had access to the swimming pool and Sauna, jacuzzi was out of order. Stayed in a family room, that had plenty of room for us all.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
The River Lee Hotel
Was disappointed with the room as we thought we booked a river view but apparently we didn’t ……also the breakfast to way way too much money…….wasn’t hot when it came out …..disappointing for sure
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Blackrock
South Parish
If you're spending some time in South Parish, Elizabeth Fort and Cork City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Huguenot Quarter
While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street.
Cork City Centre
Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.
Shandon
Shandon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bells of Shandon or Butter Museum.
Fairhill
When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to Bells of Shandon and Butter Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
