Title: Blackrock Travel Guide: Best of Blackrock, Cork Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Blackrock](https://expedia.co.uk/Blackrock-Cork-Hotels.0-n6174314-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cork](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cork.d2692.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cork](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cork.d2692.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Blackrock Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Blackrock.d6174314.Car-Hire-Guide)[Blackrock Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Blackrock.d6174314.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Blackrock Travel Guide ## Cork ![Blackrock Castle showing heritage elements, château or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165328/47299b33-01de-40ff-8e68-a0aba3f3ac12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blackrock Castle showing heritage elements, château or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165328/47299b33-01de-40ff-8e68-a0aba3f3ac12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blackrock Castle which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165328/aa5c5ae6-3afe-4038-85c6-b0de841d9304.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blackrock Castle showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165328/b9aab005-0d41-4bba-b1a7-717fedf311b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blackrock Castle showing a castle, a river or creek and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165328/a6e99fa6-813c-4d5e-b5b8-0feef369a2ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Blackrock Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cork travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork.dx2692) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Blackrock Castle which includes heritage elements, a castle and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165328/7c2cc528-74cb-486a-b846-34c27b029d23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blackrock Castle 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blackrock-Castle-Blackrock.d6165328.Attraction) ![University College Cork showing a river or creek and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075852/e568b10d-d259-452d-986a-f227bcffae92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University College Cork Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-College-Cork-Cork.d6075852.Attraction) ![English Market which includes food, markets and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125594/70d691ff-fb3f-446c-b9c8-ffda109e2c6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### English Market Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building. [](https://expedia.co.uk/English-Market-Cork-City-Centre.d6125594.Attraction) ![Cork City Gaol which includes a statue or sculpture, an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075862/e0f837a6-34ef-465b-8c05-729faca9e79b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cork City Gaol Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork-City-Gaol-Cork.d6075862.Attraction) ![City center of Cork, Republic of Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2692/9c9d2670-c7bf-4bef-be36-cb7e94fb4f9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cork Opera House 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork-Opera-House-Cork-City-Centre.d6075886.Attraction) ![St. Patrick\'s Bridge which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090137/4e6b4d04-9729-4802-87ae-bcf97603951b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Patrick's Bridge 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Patricks-Bridge-Cork-City-Centre.d6090137.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46439411/bfb828e9-56ff-4df1-b127-db84fdd3272a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour £48 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/historic-cork-delicious-donut-adventure-by-underground-donut-tour.a46439411.activity-details) ![Rebel City Distillery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46297928/114f67c8-fb29-494d-ac4a-d14bb082856c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rebel City Distillery Tour £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rebel-city-distillery-tour.a46297928.activity-details) ![Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46322876/4ff62510-b1bc-445c-903d-d508538fac1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide £12 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cork-city-gaol-tour-with-audio-guide.a46322876.activity-details) ![Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583934/eee50090-39e8-486c-a3b0-3152892b9438.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour £24 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cork-guided-historical-walking-tour.a4583934.activity-details) ![Emigration - our main theme](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/996611/15eb86ee-5f32-47c8-b638-c545f14cf9a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre , Great Stories of Emigration. £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-queenstown-story-cobh-heritage-centre.a996611.activity-details) ![From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4815595/95cb6682-fbd1-4c24-af1b-60c25822a8fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip £51 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-cork-ring-of-kerry-guided-day-trip.a4815595.activity-details) [See all activities in Cork](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cork.d2692.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Blackrock ![Panoramic Two-bedroom Penthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107200000/107196700/107196676/bcfefa85_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Panoramic Two-bedroom Penthouse Cork CO £342 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach apartment in Cork. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mahon Point Shopping Centre and Cork Heritage ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) Everything was amazing and we really enjoyed our stay. Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=107196676&PinnedHotelID=107196676&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6174314) ![The Dean Cork](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57490000/57489100/57489066/0c52dcec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Dean Cork Horgan's Quay Cork County Cork £146 30 Mar - 31 Mar 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! (676 reviews) Great Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=57489066&PinnedHotelID=57489066&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6174314) ![Moxy Cork](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106730000/106728800/106728707/0001cb96_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Moxy Cork Camden Place, Camden Quays Cork £94 22 Mar - 23 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Cork Arts ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (272 reviews) Clean room, staff very friendly and accommodating. Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=106728707&PinnedHotelID=106728707&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6174314) ![Isaacs Hotel Cork City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/916700/916601/4aac2ede_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Isaacs Hotel Cork City 48 MacCurtain Street Cork Cork £107 22 Mar - 23 Mar 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Room was clean. Fan standard in the room was great. Easily accessible. No parking isn’t a bad thing, only one day at a nearby car park was 26 euro and we even left a little later in the morning. Really nice location and hotel. Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=916601&PinnedHotelID=916601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6174314) ![Imperial Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565700/565670/7585a108_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Imperial Hotel 76 South Mall Street Cork Cork £146 22 Mar - 23 Mar 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Room was comfortable and clean. Bar/restaurant at the hotel was great. Staff during was disappointing, not welcoming smile, didn’t explained breakfast or amenities. Comparing with our experience in Dublin and Galway with other hotels was not good. The checkout staff was better, too bad that we were ... Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=565670&PinnedHotelID=565670&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6174314) ![Premier Inn Cork City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106120000/106118900/106118884/c7fac26a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Premier Inn Cork City Centre 14 Morrison's Quay Cork County Cork £81 22 Mar - 23 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cork. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and housekeeping. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Trinity Bridge are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (225 reviews) The rooms were clean & comfortable , the hotel itself was tidy. It’s not a fancy hotel but it had everything we needed. The breakfast had a great selection and was delicious too. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork-Victorian-Quarter.dx553248624898312707) ![English Market showing markets, food and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125594/b38e9fb3-3d43-4a7b-b2db-0426061f6766.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Cork Opera House and English Market while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork-Cork-City-Centre.dx6205877) ![Panoramic view of Cork city with Shandon and Bells Tower St. Anne’s church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/919166203906416640/01bddb8b-ef5b-4490-a2c8-a7f33cd90bfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Huguenot Quarter While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork-Huguenot-Quarter.dx919166203906416640) ![St. Anne\'s Shandon Church featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075850/34983f16-a304-4aa4-a624-5cfa256af46a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork-Shandon.dx6348612) ![Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/952334918782976000/2c08daa7-0f9d-4b2d-bb11-9074ef219f75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Parish If you're spending some time in South Parish, Cork City Hall and Elizabeth Fort are top sights worth seeing. 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