Hotels in Southwest Ireland

Blarney Castle is in the heart of Blarney, so why not stop by during your stay. Our travelers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Get friendly with the flora and fauna and spend the day at Killarney National Park located 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from central Killarney. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Muckross Lake and Muckross Traditional Farm, both nearby.

If you'd like to get a taste of Cork student life, check out University College Cork, located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Cork. Our travelers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting.

You might want to get your camera out and head to Ross Castle— just one of the landmarks located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from central Killarney. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is relaxing and has lots of nice parks.

If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to English Market in Cork City Centre and take in the atmosphere. Splash some more cash at Paul Street, St. Patrick's Street, and Oliver Plunkett Street.

If museums are on your list of things to see in Muckross, then you might want to head to Muckross House. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice parks. If you want to see more of the museums in Muckross, Killarney House Gardens isn't far either.