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 lively bars in this culturally rich 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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide
Cliffs of Moher and More: Full-Day Tour from Cork
Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula
The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre , Great Stories of Emigration.
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
Top hotels in Shandon
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
"Super helpful staff, great communication lovely hotel with great facilities, nothing too much trouble despite it being a very busy saint Patrick’s day weekend"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Rochestown Park Hotel
"Surprised this is a 4 star hotel, facilities are a bit grubby and over crowded, room was small but it was clean. Worst breakfast experience I've had in a long time, more like 2 star canteen than 4 star. Dont like being negative but I expected a lot more from this hotel."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Dean Cork
"Great all around."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Imperial Hotel
"The receptionist who checked us in was very helpful and changed room for us for a better view. The restaurant and bar staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely a very splendid stay at the imperial"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
"The most difficult and inconvenient aspect of our stay was the parking. The parking garage is two blocks away. No assistance with transporting your luggage to your room. Once we checked into the hotel, we had to walk a considerable distance with our luggage to the apartment building that we were ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Cork International Hotel
"Nice hotel, very clean and had great facilities, my only complaint is I didn’t find the staff very friendly."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shandon
Huguenot Quarter
While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul 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.
