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.
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.
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.
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
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
Top hotels in Shandon
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Hotel was ok. Unfortunately a few things let it down. The net curtains had stains on. There was shower wash and combined shampoo/conditioner - that was it! I would have expected a few more things, maybe body moisturiser. Shower caps would have been nice as the shower head wasn't adjustable. The hotel ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
The Dean Cork
Top class hotel. Will stay again
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Imperial Hotel
Lovely staff, very comfortable bed and linen!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Moxy Cork
Breakfast was good, staff very friendly except the bartender girl with the septum piercing, she kind of acted a little annoyed when you asked her for a drink, other than that everything was good with this place.
Reviewed on 16 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
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Great location our 3 person room had plenty of space for everyone, very well appointed
Reviewed on 18 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.
