Blackrock
Cork





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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Cork Opera House
Enjoy a show at Cork Opera House, a storied theater in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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.

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.
Things to do

Cork Harbour Bike Tour - Standard & Electric Bike options

Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour

Morning Blarney Castle and Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork

Afternoon Blarney Castle and Cobh Half Day Tour from Cork

Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience
Top hotels in Blackrock

The Dean Cork
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Rochestown Park Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Imperial Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Blackrock

South Parish
While visiting South Parish, you might make a stop by sights like Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Elizabeth Fort.

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.

Huguenot Quarter
If you're spending some time in Huguenot Quarter, St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street are top sights worth seeing.

Cork City Centre
Cork City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.

Shandon
Shandon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Bells of Shandon and Murphy's Brewery while in the area.

Fairhill
Though Fairhill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bells of Shandon and Murphy's Brewery.
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