Cork City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

English Market which includes food, markets and interior views
Cork City Centre
Cork City Centre
English Market showing food, markets and interior views
Cork City Centre

Popular places to visit

English Market which includes food, markets and interior views

English Market

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

Cork Opera House
St. Patrick\'s Bridge featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and a bridge

St. Patrick's Bridge

5/5(1 review)

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
Ireland featuring a bridge as well as a couple

St. Patrick's Street

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at St. Patrick's Street during your trip to Cork. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

St. Patrick's Street
Crawford Art Gallery

Crawford Art Gallery

With works by famed painter Jack B. Yeats, this gallery is a superb showcase of Irish and European art from the 16th century to the present day.

Crawford Art Gallery
Oliver Plunkett Street

Oliver Plunkett Street

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Oliver Plunkett Street during your visit to Cork. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Oliver Plunkett Street

Activities

Cliffs of Moher and More: Full-Day Tour from Cork

Cliffs of Moher and More: Full-Day Tour from Cork

NZ$119
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cliffs of Moher and More: Full-Day Tour from Cork
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience

Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience

NZ$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

NZ$108
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

NZ$41
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
The English Market

Cork Culinary Tour

NZ$238
per adult
Cork Culinary Tour
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

NZ$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula
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Our pick of the best Cork City Centre Hotel Deals

Clayton Hotel Cork City
Clayton Hotel Cork City
4 out of 5
Lapps Quay, Cork, Cork
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$290 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Quick fast self check in. All staff were accommodating. The pool area and changing rooms were not very clean. Couldn’t fault the room we had perfect stay for three in close proximity to everything we needed."

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Clayton Hotel Cork City
Imperial Hotel
Imperial Hotel
4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is NZ$262 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$262
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cork. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Location was perfect. Also loved the hotel a d staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Imperial Hotel
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
4 out of 5
Southmall, Cork, Co. Cork
The price is NZ$271 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$271
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (884 reviews)
Perfect stay in Cork
"Great location, friendly staff and superb food!"

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Creedons Traditional Welcome Accommodation
Creedons Traditional Welcome Accommodation
2 out of 5
24 Parnell Pl, Cork, CO
The price is NZ$182 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this B&B in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (139 reviews)
"me & my wife had such a pleasant stay here. clean room & toilet, super accessible place at the heart of the city center, warm & cozy, staff is fully accommodating on requests. will definitely go back & recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Creedons Traditional Welcome Accommodation
Leonardo Hotel Cork
Leonardo Hotel Cork
4 out of 5
Andersons Quay, Cork, Cork
The price is NZ$219 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"It was centrally located and had a good water view and the staff was very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Leonardo Hotel Cork
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 WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (153 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Cork, very central & cost effective for self catering needs. Great for business or travellers. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Cork City Centre

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Huguenot Quarter

While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street.

Huguenot Quarter
St. Anne\'s Shandon Church featuring a city

Shandon

3/5(1 area review)

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 Murphy's Brewery.

Shandon
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Victorian Quarter

4.5/5(3 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
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Fairhill

When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to Bells of Shandon and St. Anne's Shandon Church, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fairhill
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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

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