Incredible place! Very large area in front of the abbey, large parking lot, lots of greenery, clean and tidy. The abbey itself is majestic and powerful. Its heart is the tree inside. Peaceful atmosphere. There are many stairs and rooms that you can enter and imagine the spirit of the past. The building is surrounded by a cemetery, which gives it a special perception.

There’s an energy here, you feel it. Walking through the cemetery is humbling, people buried throughout all of history. The ruins of the church are breathtaking, the old stone walls stand tall and strong, with the upstairs intact perfectly. A nice hand drawn map of the abbey is in the center courtyard, next to the powerful ancient Yew tree. It’s a magical place, but one with a deep energy that’s not to be disturbed.

Beautiful abbey that is a 5 minute walk from the car park. The car park itself is small and although we were able to find parking, I could see it filling up quickly during the busy season. The abbey itself is well maintained and there is no cost to see it. We saw many abbeys during our time in Ireland but I found this one to be one of the better ones. It’s much bigger than it looks when approaching it, and there are many rooms and levels to explore. Unlike many places that are restricted, you are able to move freely through most of Muckross.

What a beautiful place to visit. A nice walk in to the Abbey and it is absolutely amazing to explore around. The graveyard is fascinating and being able to walk around the abbey itself brings you back centuries to imagine what it was like when it was in use.

My favourite sight of the hop-on-hop-off-tour. Definitely magical to discover, so many hidden stairs, rooms and chimneys, an old cemetery, the yew tree in the middle... loved it! I would definitley enjoy to dress up in mediaeval clothes and spend a weekend there, cooking over open fire, learning about old crafts, the monks, anything! This place is so inspiring to dream yourself back some hundred years...

The most spectacular ruin we saw in Ireland. The site is inspired and breathtaking. Be sure to wander the Abby and find the cloister with the more than 500 year old yew tree planted in then middle and wander up the winding steps to the upper rooms- incredible history and architecture

Beautiful old Abby building ruins well preserved with a cemetery still in use today. We took a "jaunty car" (horse and carriage) from our hotel, The Victoria into the National Park to the Abby. It was a delight and a nice way to fend off the rain. Loved exploring the ruins and the surrounding woods. Check out the Kerry cows on the way (source of KerryGold butter) and watch for the deer in the woods along the paths.

Gorgeous ruins on a gorgeous estate. Plan on spending the day here and venture around the grounds. Take the trail along the lake back towards MuckRoss House (if by foot). We did notice a number of people struggling with the stairs, so please be cautious. Rules and regulations are different outside of the US. Climb up and down at your own risk.

Incredible building with some extremely well preserved areas, particularly the cloister and the main hall window wall which stands almost complete, lacking only the glass in the windows. The rest of the grounds is covered by a large and well preserved graveyard which seems to have been in some kind of use until very recently. Absolutely worth a visit and a walk around the grounds if you have the chance.

So it was confusing for us to physically get there-we don’t know if there is parking near by but walking there is also quite enjoyable with gorgeous trees and a beautiful lake. It was about 15 min walk and very doable. The abbey itself was my favorite part of Ireland thus far. There was multiple levels to explore, a 600 year old tree in the middle of it and a really fascinating cemetery as well. We stayed for about an hour and the kids and I all loved it. I always want to just walk around and explore a castle and this fulfilled that desire. Absolutely suggest you go and crowds are not a problem

Very interesting building. It's almost like a maze with different areas to explore. Make sure you go up every set of stairs so you don't miss anything! It's free, and only a short cycle along a very beautiful path from Killarney!

Really cool ruins of an old monastery. Tree growing in the middle. Place is like a maze. Outside is filled with a cemetery. Free to enter and about 500 meters from the parking lot

Very impressive building - a lot of rooms and stairs can be visited by your own. Amazing old Jew tree in the middle. And everything for free - definitive a must see in Ireland

This ended up being one of my favorite stops we made on the ring of kerry. Pictures do not do it justice, a visit here feels like stepping back in time. There was no line, no tickets to purchase, no gates. Just you and an old ruined friary. I loved exploring it and the yew tree was especially beautiful.

Such a lovely place! This abbey is very peaceful with a calm spirit about it. The grounds and cemetery are well kept. The abbey itself is well intact and interesting to explore. My favorite part of visiting the Killarney national park area.

This is a really nice historical place to visit if you're in Killarny. The place is still in really good shape that takes you back in history. You can find some descriptions around that explains the history of the building. My favorite was the lovely tree in the middle that is apparently common in Irish cemeteries. There is no entrance fee, and there is a short walk of you park in the small parking on the road beside it.

My favorite ruin in Ireland. Muckross Abbey has an incredible energy to it. You can wander these grounds for hours in silence and never want to leave. Magical place.

If you love exploring old ruins, this is the place. You're on your own when you arrive here after a short walk from the Abbey car park. You can also walk from Muckross House, but it's quite a bit further. The abbey has lots of rooms and stairs to explore along with a magical courtyard and gothic cemetery. The Abbey is free to visit, so what are you waiting for!

Nice ruin, not too much to it, and it's free to explore. There appears to be an active graveyard surrounding it with burials as recent as 2011 at least, so be respectful of that when visiting. The surrounding park makes for a pleasant walk or cycle to the Abbey with paved and dirt paths available to explore the woods.

Best ruins we visited in Ireland. I know there are a thousand things to see in Ireland, and one can't get to see it all, but we went all the way around Ireland and were amazed at this place. There are so many places to explore in the Abbey. Would never be allowed to do that in the States in fear of someone getting hurt and suing, but here you could wander through most of it on your own, and it is open all the time. We wanted to go near dusk but didn't work that way. The grounds outside the Abbey are worth exploring, too! And the Yew tree was a sight still standing tall and strong!! As an fyi there is a small parking area RIGHT at the Abbey. You don't have to walk btwn the house and Abbey, you can then drive to the house. The 1.5-2km walk was easy and beautiful though.

I loved everything about this experience. The abbey wasn't too far a walk from the parking lot, maybe 5-10 minutes. The grounds of the abbey were beautiful and it was very cool walking through the ruins and imagining how it looked while it was whole. The tree in the middle of the abbey was what made me want to go there and was as great in person as I imagined. There was a nice visitors center with a gift shop, food, and bathrooms.

Muckross Abbey is a fantastic place to visit. Just outside Killarney, it is an absolute must visit. Free to visit, easy to park, a quick and beautiful stop along the wonderful ring of Kerry. The history here is amazing and undeniable. Fantastic to say the least.

Stunning architecture centered around a beautiful old tree. Access to a partially restored second floor and the lower floor of the tallest tower.

The abbey ruins are well worth a visit. They can easily be reached by bike from Killarney. Arrive early to beat the crowd.

Amazing place to visit. You can walk around the whole Abbey upstairs and down to get a great feeling of the place. The Yew tree in the courtyard is something worth going to see.

This was probably the best Abbey we saw during our 2 week visit to Ireland recently and it's free. The buildings are in good condition. It's a bit of a walk from Muckross House , around 1.5km or take a horse kart. The Abbey has a tree growing in the middle of it which is quite impressive . There are many little tunnels and stairs , all safe and easily accessible. We spent over an hour at this Abbey , really worth a visit which should include the other attractions really close by

This was absolutely our favorite abbey we’ve visited. A good walk from parking and worth it. Rich in history. The yew tree and the arches hall are so amazing.