Kinsale Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Charles Fort showing general coastal views, boating and a coastal town
Cork showing landscape views, a coastal town and rugged coastline
Charles Fort featuring heritage architecture, a ruin and general coastal views
Charles Fort which includes building ruins, general coastal views and a coastal town
Charles Fort which includes a ruin and heritage architecture
Old Bank House Kinsale

Old Bank House Kinsale

3 out of 5
11 Pearse Street, Kinsale
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (86 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at The Old Bank House. Lovely staff, beautiful room, comfortable bed, spacious space in the heart of Kinsale. Our breakfast was the best we had in Ireland."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Old Bank House Kinsale
Kinsale Hotel & Spa

Kinsale Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Rathmore Road, Kinsale, Cork
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (962 reviews)
Fabulous location
"Great hotel in a lovely rural location with great views. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Food was great also and we were given a complimentary check out of 12 noon instead of 11am. Lovely waterfall feature in grounds. Close proximity by car to Kinsale. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Kinsale Hotel & Spa
Actons Hotel

Actons Hotel

4 out of 5
Pier Road, Kinsale, Kinsale, Cork
The price is ₹27,717 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹27,717
₹31,459 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (590 reviews)
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Actons Hotel
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.
Garda House

Garda House

3.5 out of 5
6 Cork Street, Kinsale, CO
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kinsale. Popular attractions Desmond Castle and Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse are located nearby.
Great location
"Location was great, beds not the most comfortable. Coffee supplied with basic glasses/dishes. Hot shower was great! Nice sitting area to relax with friends"

Reviewed on 20 Sep 2024

Garda House
The Post House

The Post House

3 out of 5
23 Main Street, Kinsale, County Cork
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kinsale. Enjoy parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse and Saint Multose Church are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (62 reviews)
"Nice sized apartment in great location, excellent responsiveness. Only suggestion is to make parking instructions more clear."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

The Post House
Hydrangea House

Hydrangea House

3.5 out of 5
Dromdough, Ballinspittle, Kinsale, County Cork
Stay at this 3.5-star holiday home in Kinsale. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance and ...
"The house was nice and quiet. It was advertised with a view of the ocean, however the hedge was so tall it was not possible to see over it for the view. In addition, the house could use a few basic instructions on the switches, stove, washer/dryer, etc readily available, in addition it would be nice ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2024

Hydrangea House
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.

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Reviews of Kinsale

4.5
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful place

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Overrun with tourists during the day, and ghostly quiet at night - not at all a typical Irish town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The walks along the ocean are gorgeous in particular the 'Scilly' walk from the Bullman pub (well worth a visit with excellent food) back into Kinsale.

4/5 - Good

Reginald

Dinos was a nice Fish Cafe but Fishy FIshy was a class higher with Ben as a quality waiter who plays golf. Quaint harbour with some lovely small shops i was particularly liking the Bookshop. I had probably the biggest best Whippy Icecream at Centra.

5/5 - Excellent

Susan

People very friendly . very clean . and lots of amenities all to hand.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Kinsale is a lovely area have stayed there three times, visited the Fort on a previous occasion. would recommend The White House and Jim Edwards for excellent food and friendly staff