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.
Firkin Crane
Enjoy a performance at Firkin Crane, a popular theatre in Cork. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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
Breakfast was fantastic. Close to city center. Clean and quiet. Comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Dean Cork
all good
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Moxy Cork
Perfect location for traveling by train. Took train next morning to Cobh to explore there, as well. Only complaint in Cork, no fault of their own, was the weather. I wanted to travel to Kinsale and to Blarney Castle from this location and the weather just didnt cooperate.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Imperial Hotel
One’s room is very complicated.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Hotel was very clean, nice staff, very trendy fairly modern. Convenient two restaurants downstairs however because of that there may be some noise that drifts up. If you are looking for a quiet stay this may not be the place, but we enjoyed it and it was a nice stay. Very convenient to all ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Premier Inn Cork City Centre
Honestly, this was one of the worst hotel experiences we’ve ever had. It was our first time trying this brand. The location is kind of odd as you have to enter from the back of the building. Not a great place to drop off luggage and check in. We had reserved two rooms. They were no where near each ...
Reviewed on 24 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.
