Blackrock Travel Guide
Cork
Visit Blackrock
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 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Blackrock
Imperial Hotel
Lovely place to stay in Cork
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Lovely staff, great central location, clean rooms. Would be improved if rooms had mini fridge and is probably just coming to time of needing some repainting
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
The Dean Cork
Room was great, staff were very friendly and helpful. Loved the tone throughout the hotel, would happily stay again or recommend to friend.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Moxy Cork
Such a beautiful hotel, the room was amazing the bed super comfortable. Very clean lovely bathroom. Central to everything. The food was lovely and huge. The staff well what can i say, they were the kindest, most helpful, staff always smiling, obviously they love working here
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Premier Inn Cork City Centre
Polite staff
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Great room, however the window was broken. When we fold them, they said someone would be up to fix it and no one ever came.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackrock
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
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.
Huguenot Quarter
While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street.
Shandon
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.
South Parish
If you're spending some time in South Parish, Elizabeth Fort and Cork City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Fairhill
When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to Bells of Shandon and Murphy's Brewery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
