Cork Travel Guide

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Cork
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Where to stay in Cork

English Market showing markets, food and interior views

Cork City Centre

4/5(22 area reviews)

Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.

Cork City Centre
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Victorian Quarter

4/5(33 area reviews)

Victorian Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Everyman Palace Theatre and Leisureplex while you're in town.

Victorian Quarter
Glucksman Gallery which includes modern architecture

South Parish

If you're spending some time in South Parish, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Elizabeth Fort are top sights worth seeing.

South Parish
St. Anne\'s Shandon Church featuring a city

Shandon

4/5(10 area reviews)

Shandon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bells of Shandon or St. Anne's Shandon Church.

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Wilton

When in Wilton, you can plan a visit to Musgrave Park and Turners Cross, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wilton
Blackrock Castle showing heritage elements, château or palace and heritage architecture

Blackrock

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Blackrock. You might want to make time for a stop at Blackrock Castle or Mahon Point Shopping Centre.

Blackrock
The Dean Cork

The Dean Cork

4 out of 5
Horgan's Quay, Cork, County Cork
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,889 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿5,889
฿6,684 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (552 reviews)
"We enjoyed the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, location and a fun, stylish room!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

The Dean Cork
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

4 out of 5
Southmall, Cork, Co. Cork
The price is ฿5,314 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿5,314
฿6,031 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean, conveniently located near restaurants and shops."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
The River Lee Hotel

The River Lee Hotel

4 out of 5
Western Road, Cork, Cork
The price is ฿6,775 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿6,775
฿7,690 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Nuce clean and modern property. Probably the best one around the area. Great restaurant and nice breakfast selection. It is not in the city center but it is in between the city center and a beautiful park. Staff was very nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

The River Lee Hotel
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Yugo Explore - Lee Point

Yugo Explore - Lee Point

3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter, South Main Street, Cork
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (255 reviews)
"This room was perfect for myself. The bathroom was very nice and clean. The bed was a little uncomfortable, but nothing that would stop me from staying again!"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Copley Court

Copley Court

2 out of 5
Copley St, Cork, CO
Stay at this aparthotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Trinity Bridge are located nearby.
6.6/10 (24 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Copley Court
Yugo Explore - Melbourn Point

Yugo Explore - Melbourn Point

2.5 out of 5
Rossa Ave, Cork, CO
Stay at this aparthotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium ...
7.6/10 Good! (16 reviews)
"It was very neat, close to public transportation and had a lot of walkable areas close by."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Yugo Explore - Melbourn Point
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Popular places to visit

University College Cork

University College Cork

Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.

University College Cork
English Market which includes food, markets and interior views

English Market

Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.

English Market
Cork Opera House

Cork Opera House

Get tickets for a show at Cork Opera House, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Cork Opera House
Cork City Gaol which includes a statue or sculpture, an administrative building and heritage architecture

Cork City Gaol

Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.

Cork City Gaol
Blackrock Castle which includes heritage elements, a castle and heritage architecture

Blackrock Castle

Throughout Ireland you can see impressive sites where the ancient and the modern go hand in hand. Nowhere is this combination more striking than at Blackrock Castle, home to Ireland’s first interactive astronomy centre.

Blackrock Castle
St. Patrick\'s Bridge which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a bridge

St. Patrick's Bridge

Take in views of the River Lee from this 18th-century bridge and wander through Cork’s city center via one of the city’s most historic streets.

St. Patrick's Bridge

Things to do

Grand Parade

Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour

฿823
per adult
Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience

Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience

฿1,159
per adult
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

฿2,206
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
Cork: 2-Hour Guided Cork Harbour Scenic Cruise

Cork: 2-Hour Guided Cork Harbour Scenic Cruise

฿1,047
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cork: 2-Hour Guided Cork Harbour Scenic Cruise
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

฿2,206
per adult
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

฿841
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
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Cities near Cork

Cobh which includes heritage architecture, a bay or harbour and a coastal town

Cobh