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
Fully refundable
The price is £147 per night from 29 May to 30 May
£147
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Full of charm
"Lovely hotel right in the centre of Tralee. Super friendly reception. Cafe for breakfast is delighted and food is top-notch. Will return and recommend"

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Old Bank House Kinsale
Actons Hotel
Actons Hotel
4 out of 5
Pier Road, Kinsale, Kinsale, Cork
The price is £265 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£265
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (581 reviews)
"Nice hotel good breakfast walkable to shopping and water"

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Actons Hotel
Perryville House
Perryville House
4 out of 5
Long Quay, Kinsale, Cork
The price is £269 per night from 21 May to 22 May
£269
21 May - 22 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Kinsale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (275 reviews)
"From the moment we walked into our room, we felt a sense of calm — the view over the harbor was utterly serene, and everything was impeccably clean. It was the perfect place to unwind. I’d read countless reviews raving about the breakfast and honestly thought it couldn’t possibly live up to the hype… ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Perryville 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.
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 ...
"Great place to stay that’s an easy walk to anything you need."

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2024

The Post House
Waterfront coastal chic in the heart of Kinsale, Co.Cork.
Waterfront coastal chic in the heart of Kinsale, Co.Cork.
Kinsale, Cork
Stay at this apartment in Kinsale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse and James Fort are located ...
Fantastic place to Escape
"Sara and Ian have carved a little bit of paradise off for the rest of us to enjoy and I thank them for that! It was a wonderful location and waking up on the bay is incredible. Careful if you're driving in town but that pretty typical of Ireland."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2024

Waterfront coastal chic in the heart of Kinsale, Co.Cork.
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
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
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 62%
4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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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

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