Title: Visit Southwest Ireland: Best of Southwest Ireland Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Southwest Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Southwest-Ireland-Hotels.d6051464.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Southwest Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Southwest-Ireland-Vacation-Rentals.d6051464.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Southwest Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Southwest-Ireland.d6051464.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Southwest Ireland Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Southwest-Ireland.d6051464.Car-Rental-Guide)[Southwest Ireland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Southwest-Ireland.d6051464.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Southwest Ireland ## Travel Guide ![Torc Waterfall featuring forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156978/1ef5f34d-7ffb-4458-9490-4b8fa79c83da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Torc Waterfall featuring forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156978/1ef5f34d-7ffb-4458-9490-4b8fa79c83da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Finbarr\'s Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075854/881344e1-df6d-4082-90d7-29b771f6e769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Torc Waterfall which includes forests and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156978/1ac6c26e-76ae-4643-8dac-d58ce6134da4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Glucksman Gallery which includes modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090145/33355428-2d4c-40ec-a40a-f2b6a56911bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Southwest Ireland Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6051464) ### Where to stay in Southwest Ireland ![English Market which includes markets, interior views and food](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(2 area reviews) Cork City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cork Opera House and English Market while you're in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Cork-Cork-City-Centre.dx6205877) ![Ladies View, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/919176286447001600/b9e55768-aebe-4ff7-878e-8d5592ae1d4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Killarney City Centre While visiting Killarney City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like St. Mary's Church and Cinema Killarney. [](https://expedia.ca/Killarney-Killarney-City-Centre.dx919176286447001600) ![Idyllic landscape of Ross Castle in the Killarney National Park in Ireland. Travel by car through the Ring of Kerry.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/919176555249467392/a10421c8-1e97-43df-92f3-725c87d93b8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dromhale Dromhale might not have many top sights, but Cinema Killarney and St. Mary's Church are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Killarney-Dromhale.dx919176555249467392) ![Beautiful night scene Cork Ireland Patrick's Hill panorama Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248624898312707/dfc05f43-5804-46dd-bc16-018bb4e57a6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Victorian Quarter 4/5(18 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Cork-Victorian-Quarter.dx553248624898312707) ![Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/952334918782976000/2c08daa7-0f9d-4b2d-bb11-9074ef219f75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Parish While visiting South Parish, you might make a stop by sights like Cork City Hall and Elizabeth Fort. [](https://expedia.ca/Cork-South-Parish.dx952334918782976000) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ballycasheen If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballycasheen and surrounding area, you can visit Cinema Killarney and St. Mary's Church. [](https://expedia.ca/Killarney-Ballycasheen.dx919177029390360576) - Southwest Ireland Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Southwest Ireland ![The Dean Cork](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57490000/57489100/57489066/0cee3c33_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Dean Cork Horgan's Quay Cork County Cork CA $211 CA $239 total Mar 18 - Mar 19 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (676 reviews) Great Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026&selected=57489066&PinnedHotelID=57489066&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051464) ![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 CA $194 CA $220 total Mar 9 - Mar 10 includes taxes & fees Book a 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 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 Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=565670&PinnedHotelID=565670&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051464) ![Isaacs Hotel Cork City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/916700/916601/8d399ec5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Isaacs Hotel Cork City 48 MacCurtain Street Cork Cork CA $175 CA $198 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) The hotel is very well located, allowing you to walk to all the main sights. Overall, the staff was friendly to us, except for the person at the reception on Saturday morning, who was a bit rude. The room was fine, although there were some cleanliness issues that take away from the overall experience. ... Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=916601&PinnedHotelID=916601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051464) [See all 1,714 properties in Southwest Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6051464) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Park Place Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4190000/4185400/4185329/ef328ce8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Park Place Apartments High Street Killarney Kerry Stay at this apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (599 reviews) Clean rooms and friendly staff Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Killarney-Hotels-Park-Place-Apartments.h4185329.Hotel-Information) ![The Reserve at Muckross](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17270000/17267100/17267095/3c3fd830_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Reserve at Muckross Muckross Road Killarney Kerry Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (175 reviews) Apartment was great, plenty of space and everything we needed. Hotel staff were exceptional! Would recommend! Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Killarney-Hotels-The-Reserve-At-Muckross.h17267095.Hotel-Information) ![Wild Atlantic Apartments Killarney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20490000/20486800/20486732/7ef59982_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wild Atlantic Apartments Killarney 1300 Block B, Hotel Killarney Killarney Kerry Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Killarney National Park and Killarney ... [](https://expedia.ca/Killarney-Hotels-Wild-Atlantic-Apartments-Killarney.h20486732.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Southwest Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6051464&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Southwest Ireland hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051464&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04)[Mar 3 - Mar 4](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051464&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051464&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05)[Mar 4 - Mar 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051464&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051464&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051464&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051464&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051464&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Blarney Castle showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090151/525af692-371e-43dd-991c-2d329e06fcf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blarney Castle Walk in the footsteps of ancient kings, wander amid mystical gardens and kiss the venerated Blarney Stone at this centuries-old castle. [](https://expedia.ca/Blarney-Castle-Blarney.d6090151.Vacation-Attraction) ![Muckross Abbey featuring heritage elements, a castle and a cemetery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090219/9ae7a4cb-1629-4c21-b615-e13562891235.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Killarney National Park See the rare fauna and visit the quaint cottages adorning the picturesque lakes and forests of this mountainous national park. [](https://expedia.ca/Killarney-National-Park-Killarney.d6090214.Vacation-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.ca/University-College-Cork-Cork.d6075852.Vacation-Attraction) ![English Market which includes food, interior views and markets](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.ca/English-Market-Cork-City-Centre.d6125594.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ross Castle which includes a river or creek, chateau or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090217/ec0b8e28-9be3-46e9-9bca-40487cb27e14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ross Castle Standing guard over the lake, this silent ruin provides a glimpse of life in an Ireland that was often a land of warring clans. [](https://expedia.ca/Ross-Castle-Killarney.d6090217.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dingle Harbour which includes a bay or harbor and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090249/30bf9c2f-e78f-47d8-82db-33be92a90fca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dingle Harbour Explore the waterfront in Dingle with a trip to Dingle Harbour. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars. 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