Kinsale Town Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Originally a medieval fishing port, historic Kinsale (from the Irish, Ceann tSaile – ‘Head of the Sea’) is one of the most picturesque, popular and historic towns on the south west coast of Ireland. Kinsale is in County Cork in the province of Munster and just 25km from Cork City and Cork International Airport, and is the gateway to scenic ‘West Cork’ and the start/finish point of the ‘Wild Atlantic Way,’ the 2,500km coastal journey from Kinsale, Co Cork to Inishowen, Co Donegal. https://www.kinsale.ie/
Originally a medieval fishing port, historic Kinsale (from the Irish, Ceann tSaile – ‘Head of the Sea’) is one of the most picturesque, popular and historic towns on the south west coast of Ireland. Kinsale is in County Cork in the province of Munster and just 25km from Cork City and Cork International Airport, and is the gateway to scenic ‘West Cork’ and the start/finish point of the ‘Wild Atlantic Way,’ the 2,500km coastal journey from Kinsale, Co Cork to Inishowen, Co Donegal. https://www.kinsale.ie/
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Old Bank House Kinsale

Old Bank House Kinsale

3 out of 5
11 Pearse Street Kinsale
Stay at this hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (134 reviews)
What a great place to stay right in the centre of town with plenty of parking, shops pubs and restaurants.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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Old Bank House Kinsale
Actons Hotel

Actons Hotel

4 out of 5
Pier Road Kinsale Cork
The price is ฿7,108 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿7,108
฿8,068 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (614 reviews)
Lovely room, great staff

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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Trident Hotel

Trident Hotel

4 out of 5
World's End House, Lower O'Connell Kinsale County Cork
The price is ฿7,108 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿7,108
฿8,068 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions James ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (435 reviews)
Offering was very good...service was excellent.

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

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The Post House

The Post House

3 out of 5
23 Main Street Kinsale County Cork
Stay at this apartment in Kinsale. Enjoy parking (surcharge). Popular attractions The Kinsale Museum and Desmond Castle are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (65 reviews)
The best place to stay for convenience, ambiance, spacial and cafe!

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Post House
2 Bedroom Harbour View Apartment in Kinsale

2 Bedroom Harbour View Apartment in Kinsale

2 out of 5
Harbour View Road Kinsale CO
Stay at this apartment in Kinsale. Popular attractions The Kinsale Museum and James Fort are located nearby.
2 Bedroom Harbour View Apartment in Kinsale
Garda House

Garda House

3.5 out of 5
6 Cork Street Kinsale CO
Stay at this apartment in Kinsale. Popular attractions Desmond Castle and The Kinsale Museum are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (17 reviews)
Great location, needs improvement.
The apartment is in a great location with easy key box access, Wi-Fi, warm water, and a spacious layout. The kitchen is nice but lacks basic dishes and pans. The two double bed mattresses were adequate but not comfortable. The sleeper sofa was unusable, no sheets or blankets, and the pad was badly ...

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

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Popular places to visit

Old head of Kinsale

Old Head Golf Links

4/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Old Head Golf Links. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Old Head Golf Links
Charles Fort featuring a bridge, heritage architecture and tranquil scenes

Charles Fort

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Now a national monument with exhibition center, this 17th-century military stronghold has witnessed some of Ireland's most significant events.

Charles Fort
Desmond Castle Kinsale West Cork Ireland

Desmond Castle

4/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Kinsale Town Centre when you spend time at Desmond Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Desmond Castle
Golfers at 18th green, Old Head Golf Club in Kinsale, County Cork

Kinsale Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Kinsale Golf Club. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Kinsale Golf Club
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Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

Learn about the local history of Kinsale with a stop at Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

The Kinsale Museum

You can study the exhibits at The Kinsale Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kinsale Town Centre. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

The Kinsale Museum