Shandon Travel Guide
Cork





Popular places to visit

St. Anne's Shandon Church
Ring a set of famous bells, admire beautiful stained-glass windows and enjoy panoramic views of Cork at this striking 18th-century church.
Bells of Shandon
Learn about the local history of Cork when you spend time at Bells of Shandon. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Murphy's Brewery
You can browse the exhibits at Murphy's Brewery, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Butter Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Butter Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cork. Discover the lively bars in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Cork Arts Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Cork Arts Theatre, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the lively bars in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Tigh Fili Cultural Centre
Enjoy an outing to Tigh Fili Cultural Centre during your stay in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do

Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide

Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour

The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre , Great Stories of Emigration.

Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
Top hotels in Shandon

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
I’d like this hotel and the location it’s a bit of a walk to the main area, but if you’re in good condition, it’s not a problem. One of the downfalls of this hotel is that the parking is so tight that I had to have people move their cars in order for me to get mine out a little scary.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

The Dean Cork
My second time staying here and would highly recommend The Dean. Excellent check in Sunday evening by two very professional staff. Lovely clean rooms and facilities. Great property at a reasonable price
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Rochestown Park Hotel
We upgraded our room to deluxe -def was t deluxe - Horrible smell in bathroom Rooms/bathroom would need updated
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Moxy Cork
Good location to explore Cork. Nice hotel with good quality breakfast.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Imperial Hotel
Really nice hotel, staff very friendly
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Premier Inn Cork City Centre
Very easily accessible!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shandon

Huguenot Quarter
While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Paul Street and St. Patrick's Street.

Cork City Centre
Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Paul Street and Cork Opera House while you're in town.

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.

South Parish
If you're spending some time in South Parish, Cork City Hall and Elizabeth Fort are top sights worth seeing.

Fairhill
When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to Bells of Shandon and Murphy's Brewery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wilton
When in Wilton, you can plan a visit to Musgrave Park and Cork County Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

