Kinsale

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Charles Fort which includes a bay or harbour, boating and a coastal town
Cork showing landscape views, rocky coastline and a coastal town
Charles Fort which includes heritage architecture, general coastal views and a ruin
Charles Fort featuring heritage architecture, general coastal views and a coastal town
Charles Fort which includes heritage architecture and a ruin
Old Bank House Kinsale

Old Bank House Kinsale

3 out of 5
11 Pearse Street Kinsale
The price is €107 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
€107
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (130 reviews)
Really nice hotel. The city was the highlight!

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Old Bank House Kinsale
Kinsale Hotel & Spa

Kinsale Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Rathmore Road Kinsale Cork
The price is €174 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
€174
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (968 reviews)
Was a great stay. Room was incredibly my comfortable. What a wonderful place

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Kinsale Hotel & Spa
Actons Hotel

Actons Hotel

4 out of 5
Pier Road Kinsale Cork
The price is €215 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
€215
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kinsale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (611 reviews)
Lovely hotel. Great staff.

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Actons Hotel
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The Post House

The Post House

3 out of 5
23 Main Street Kinsale County Cork
Stay at this apartment in Kinsale. Enjoy parking (surcharge). Popular attractions The Kinsale Museum and Desmond Castle are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (64 reviews)
The apartment itself was very nice... however the communication with the owner was not very accessible! Also, if you rent a car parking is extremely difficult! overall, the apartment was nice however I think next time I think I would stay at a hotel that offered parking

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

The Post House
Hydrangea House

Hydrangea House

3.5 out of 5
Dromdough Kinsale County Cork
Stay at this holiday home in Kinsale. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance and The Kinsale ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Check-in directions were sent ahead of time and were clear and easy to follow. The location is a bit remote - eat before you get there because there isn't much around. Everything about the property is fine - nothing fancy, but provided everything we needed for a two day stay.

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Hydrangea House
Garda House

Garda House

3.5 out of 5
6 Cork Street Kinsale CO
Stay at this apartment in Kinsale. Popular attractions Desmond Castle and The Kinsale Museum are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (17 reviews)
Great location, needs improvement.
The apartment is in a great location with easy key box access, Wi-Fi, warm water, and a spacious layout. The kitchen is nice but lacks basic dishes and pans. The two double bed mattresses were adequate but not comfortable. The sleeper sofa was unusable, no sheets or blankets, and the pad was badly ...

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Garda House
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Popular places to visit

Charles Fort featuring tranquil scenes, heritage architecture and a bridge

Charles Fort

Now a national monument with exhibition center, this 17th-century military stronghold has witnessed some of Ireland's most significant events.

Charles Fort
James Fort

James Fort

You can find out about the history of Kinsale with a stop at James Fort. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

James Fort
Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

Learn about the local history of Kinsale with a stop at Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

Old Head Golf Links

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Old Head Golf Links. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Old Head Golf Links

Kinsale Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Kinsale Golf Club. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Kinsale Golf Club

Desmond Castle

Find out about the history of Kinsale Town Centre when you spend time at Desmond Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Desmond Castle

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

Photo by Megan Conner

Kinsale Town Centre

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