Blackrock

Cork

Blackrock Castle showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and château or palace
Blackrock Castle showing a river or creek, heritage architecture and a castle
Blackrock Castle showing interior views
Blackrock Castle featuring a river or creek, heritage elements and a castle
Blackrock Castle showing interior views

Popular places to visit

Blackrock Castle showing heritage elements, a river or creek and château or palace

Blackrock Castle

4/5(12 reviews)

Have fun with hands-on science exhibits, visit an interactive theater and learn about Cork’s past while you explore this 400-year-old riverfront castle.

Blackrock Castle
University College Cork

University College Cork

5/5(19 reviews)

Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.

University College Cork
English Market showing food, interior views and markets

English Market

4.5/5(70 reviews)

Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.

English Market
Cork Opera House

Cork Opera House

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Cork Opera House, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Cork Opera House
Cork City Gaol featuring heritage architecture, an administrative building and heritage elements

Cork City Gaol

4.5/5(19 reviews)

Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.

Cork City Gaol
St. Patrick\'s Bridge featuring a bridge, a river or creek and heritage architecture

St. Patrick's Bridge

4/5(12 reviews)

Take in views of the River Lee from this 18th-century bridge and wander through Cork’s city center via one of the city’s most historic streets.

St. Patrick's Bridge

Things to do

Grand Parade

Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour

HK$203
per adult
Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
Mizen Head

Day Tour West Cork and Mizen Head

HK$461
per adult
Day Tour West Cork and Mizen Head
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

HK$544
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
Kinsale, World Famous Jewel of Ireland's Riviera

Morning Blarney Castle and Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork

HK$433
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Morning Blarney Castle and Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

HK$510
per adult
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

HK$544
per adult
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula
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Top hotels in Blackrock

The Dean Cork

The Dean Cork

4 out of 5
Horgan's Quay, Cork, County Cork
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,332 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
HK$1,332
HK$1,512 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (540 reviews)
"Really comfortable and convenient place to stay for a weekend break, the restaurant on the top was great."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

The Dean Cork
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

4 out of 5
Southmall, Cork, Co. Cork
The price is HK$1,203 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
HK$1,203
HK$1,365 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Best sleep
"The bed in my room had the comfiest mattress in the world. I liked the layout of my spacious room. Service was great, i forgot a shaver and they had them free of charge. The only issue for me was the parking a bit far from the hotel."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Rochestown Park Hotel

Rochestown Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Rochestown Road, Douglas, Cork
The price is HK$1,139 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
HK$1,139
HK$1,293 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Leisure center was in excellent shape and great quality"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Rochestown Park Hotel
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is HK$1,856 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
HK$1,856
HK$2,107 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cork. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Great location, parking with hire cars inconvenient."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Imperial Hotel
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

4 out of 5
John Redmond Street, Shandon, Cork, Cork
The price is HK$1,337 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
HK$1,337
HK$1,517 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"We had the most wonderful lady at the reception desk. She was so helpful and went out of her way so many times to help us. Loved that we could walk to just about anything. Parking is a pain though."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Isaacs Hotel Cork City

Isaacs Hotel Cork City

3 out of 5
48 MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork
The price is HK$1,404 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
HK$1,404
HK$1,594 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staffs and restaurant setting is nice"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Isaacs Hotel Cork City
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Other neighbourhoods around Blackrock

Glucksman Gallery featuring modern architecture

South Parish

If you're spending some time in South Parish, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Elizabeth Fort are top sights worth seeing.

South Parish
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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.

Victorian Quarter
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Huguenot Quarter

While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street.

Huguenot Quarter
English Market showing interior views, markets and food

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 St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.

Cork City Centre
St. Anne\'s Shandon Church which includes a city

Shandon

4/5(10 area reviews)

Shandon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bells of Shandon or Murphy's Brewery.

Shandon
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Fairhill

When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to Bells of Shandon and Murphy's Brewery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fairhill

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