Blackrock Travel Guide

Cork

A historic stone castle with a tall tower, a paved walkway, and a cannon.
A historic castle with a prominent tower, situated by a river with lush greenery in the foreground.
Four illuminated cylindrical objects with text on a background.
A castle by a river with lush greenery and a stone wall.
A space-themed exhibit with a telescope and a circular sign reading "SEND A MESSAGE TO SPACE".

Stay near popular Blackrock attractions

Blackrock Castle

8.8/10 (139 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide

Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide

฿532
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide
From Cork: County Cork Highlights Tour with Entrance Tickets

From Cork: County Cork Highlights Tour with Entrance Tickets

฿2,244
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Cork: County Cork Highlights Tour with Entrance Tickets
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

฿2,244
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
Rebel City Distillery Tour

Rebel City Distillery Tour

฿1,065
per adult
Rebel City Distillery Tour
Blarney Castle and Kinsale Tour from Cork

Blarney Castle and Kinsale Tour from Cork

฿2,244
per adult
Blarney Castle and Kinsale Tour from Cork
Morning Blarney Castle & Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork

Morning Blarney Castle & Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork

฿1,787
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Morning Blarney Castle & Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork
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Top hotels in Blackrock

The Dean Cork

The Dean Cork

4 out of 5
Horgan's Quay Cork County Cork
The price is ฿5,067 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿5,067
฿5,751 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (850 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely, the only issue is the train station next-door. It was very noisy on our side of the hotel with trains running until midnight and they began again at 5:30 AM"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

The Dean Cork
The River Lee Hotel

The River Lee Hotel

4 out of 5
Western Road Cork Cork
The price is ฿7,834 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,834
฿8,892 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
The River Lee Hotel
Rochestown Park Hotel

Rochestown Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Rochestown Road Douglas Cork
The price is ฿4,827 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,827
฿5,478 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Rochestown Park Hotel
Isaacs Hotel Cork City

Isaacs Hotel Cork City

3 out of 5
48 MacCurtain Street Cork Cork
The price is ฿4,603 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,603
฿5,225 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Location is great. All but one of the front desk staff were pleasant and very helpful. Room was clean and spacious but a bit dark for me. AC was not working so you would need to open window to ventilate or turn on a fan that was in the room. There was music from the restaurant starting at 7 am and ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street Cork Cork
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,743 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿5,743
฿6,518 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
Imperial Hotel
Cork International Hotel

Cork International Hotel

4 out of 5
Cork Airport Business Park Cork Cork
The price is ฿5,907 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿5,907
฿6,705 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Late night arrival so experience limited. Room clean and spacious. Excellent cooked breakfast"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Cork International Hotel
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Where to stay in Blackrock

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An indoor market with various stalls selling organic foods and fresh produce.

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 Crawford Art Gallery while you're in town.

A Gothic cathedral with three spires and intricate stonework.

South Parish

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

A cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a prominent church spire.

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.

Wilton

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

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