Medieval Quarter Travel Guide
Limerick
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Popular places to visit
King John's Castle
The exciting tales of battle and siege come to life within this beautifully preserved Norman castle in the heart of historic Limerick.
St. Mary's Cathedral
At over 800 years old, St. Mary’s Cathedral is one of the oldest cathedrals in Ireland still used as a place of worship. This ancient building in Limerick is a stalwart of Irish heritage and is visibly pockmarked by the trials it has endured. Situated on King’s Island in the middle of the Shannon River in Limerick, St. Mary’s Cathedral overlooks a landscape that must have changed beyond recognition since it was founded here in 1168 AD.
Thomond Park
Home of Munster Rugby Football Club, Thomond Park is renowned all over the world for its sporting history and incredible match-day atmosphere.
Limerick City Gallery of Art
You can study the exhibits at Limerick City Gallery of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Limerick. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hunt Museum
Explore the exhibition halls of this grand Georgian museum and find a vast collection of historic artifacts and exquisite pieces of art.
People's Park
Explore the great outdoors at People's Park, a lovely green space in Limerick. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Medieval Quarter
Absolute Hotel Limerick
The person at the desk was excellent. He made local recommendations for what to visit and where to eat. I wish that I had his name.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport
Working in the Area. Ideal location. Good fair price. Service was great. The ladies at reception, both morning and evenings and the ladies in the bar& restaurant couldn’t do any more for you.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
The George Limerick Hotel
Best quiet place so far on our 10 days trip. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay welcoming and pleasant.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Limerick Strand Hotel
It was excellent. Friendly staff, special thanks to Sophie at the front desk who gave us so much advice on where to go and how to get there. The whole hotel was very clean, Award-winning breakfast and Darragh kept the buffet running smoothly.Really liked that nothing was disposable. We had a lovely ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
The Savoy Hotel
On our 3 week tour of Ireland, the Savoy was the nicest hotel we stayed at. Service was excellent, large modern clean rooms and bathroom was very impressive. Parking was across the street in a car park that was large and easy to access. Front Desk were very helpful with all of our stay and food in ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Dromoland Castle
Friendly staff, amazing food!
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Medieval Quarter
King's Island
If you're spending some time in King's Island, King John's Castle and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
Limerick City Centre
Limerick City Centre is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Arthur's Quay Park and O'Connell Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Limerick.
Newton Perry
While visiting Newton Perry, you might make a stop by sights like O'Connell Street and Limerick City Gallery of Art.
Mount Kennet
While there might not be top attractions in Mount Kennet, you can explore the larger area and discover places like O'Connell Street and Arthur's Quay Park.
Coolraine
While Coolraine isn't home to many top sights, Gaelic Grounds and Thomond Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Courtbrack
While Courtbrack may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like O'Connell Street and Cresent Shopping Centre.
