Southwest Ireland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Torc Waterfall which includes forest scenes
St. Finbarr\'s Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious elements
Torc Waterfall which includes forest scenes and a river or creek
Glucksman Gallery featuring modern architecture
Bantry House which includes a park

Where to stay in Southwest Ireland

English Market showing markets, food and interior views

Cork City Centre

4/5(22 area reviews)

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

Cork City Centre
Killarney which includes a lake or waterhole, mountains and landscape views

Killarney City Centre

If you're spending some time in Killarney City Centre, Killarney National Park and St. Mary's Church are top sights worth seeing.

Killarney City Centre
Glucksman Gallery which includes modern architecture

South Parish

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

South Parish
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Dromhale

While there might not be top attractions in Dromhale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Kerry Way and INEC Killarney.

Dromhale
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Victorian Quarter

4/5(33 area reviews)

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.

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Ballycasheen

While Ballycasheen isn't home to many top sights, Cinema Killarney and St. Mary's Church are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ballycasheen
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street Cork Cork
The price is ฿4,833 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
฿4,833
฿5,486 total
8 Jan - 9 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cork. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The room was neat and clean. But the safe was not working

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Imperial Hotel
Isaacs Hotel Cork City

Isaacs Hotel Cork City

3 out of 5
48 MacCurtain Street Cork Cork
The price is ฿3,711 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
฿3,711
฿4,212 total
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
The apartment was very clean and the staff was veey helpful.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Isaacs Hotel Cork City
The Lake Hotel Killarney

The Lake Hotel Killarney

4 out of 5
On The Lake Shore Killarney Kerry
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Gorgeous view, Great rooms and service

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

The Lake Hotel Killarney
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Park Place Apartments

Park Place Apartments

4 out of 5
High Street Killarney Kerry
Stay at this apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (589 reviews)
Excellent location. Clean rooms. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Park Place Apartments
The Reserve at Muckross

The Reserve at Muckross

4 out of 5
Muckross Road Killarney Kerry
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (173 reviews)
The rooms were beautiful, clean, spacious, well laid out

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

The Reserve at Muckross
Yugo Explore - Lee Point

Yugo Explore - Lee Point

3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter Cork
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Triskel ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (263 reviews)
La posizione è super centrale, in auto ricordatevi di non parcheggiare al primo parcheggio che trovate, ma andate al Q-Park Grand Parade, che è vicinissimo e convenzionato con l'hotel. La struttura è nuova ed è ben organizzata, si dorme in un appartamento studentesco, con accesso alla cucina condivisa ...

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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