Shandon
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 with a stop at Bells of Shandon. Check out 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 trip to Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Firkin Crane
Get tickets for a show at Firkin Crane, a storied theater in Cork. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Cork Arts Theatre
Enjoy a show at Cork Arts Theatre, a storied theater in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Cliffs of Moher and More: Full-Day Tour from Cork
Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
Top hotels in Shandon
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Nice clean hotel, great location, hard to drop off bags before heading to the parking lot for guests. We got very lucky and got a spot on site it's very, very small maybe 20 spaces total.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
The Dean Cork
Great location, good spa
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Imperial Hotel
The cozy room was fabulous and clean and had great little details. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Rochestown Park Hotel
Superb hotel and staff.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Nice property. Parking not convenient. Room comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
The River Lee Hotel
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Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shandon
Huguenot Quarter
If you're spending some time in Huguenot Quarter, St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
South Parish
While visiting South Parish, you might make a stop by sights like Elizabeth Fort and Cork City Hall.
Fairhill
Though Fairhill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bells of Shandon and Butter Museum.
Wilton
When in Wilton, you can plan a visit to Musgrave Park and Turners Cross, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
