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 top-notch restaurants 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
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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Oliver Plunkett Street
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

Activities

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

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

NZ$124
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$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

NZ$43
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

NZ$112
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
Delicious Historic Doughnut Tour with the Underground Donut Tour

Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

NZ$114
per adult
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
The English Market

Cork Culinary Tour

NZ$247
per adult
Cork Culinary Tour
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Our pick of the best Cork City Centre Hotel Deals

Imperial Hotel
Imperial Hotel
4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is NZ$298 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$298
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The lobby was beautiful but the rooms need updating."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Imperial Hotel
Clayton Hotel Cork City
Clayton Hotel Cork City
4 out of 5
Lapps Quay, Cork, Cork
The price is NZ$349 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$349
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Good location and parking is adjacent to property. Room a little worn."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Clayton Hotel Cork City
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
4 out of 5
Southmall, Cork, Co. Cork
The price is NZ$310 per night from 5 May to 6 May
NZ$310
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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! (911 reviews)
"An excellent hotel in the centre of town. Very good facilities with competent friendly staff."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Leonardo Hotel Cork
Leonardo Hotel Cork
4 out of 5
Andersons Quay, Cork, Cork
The price is NZ$281 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$281
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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! (1,003 reviews)
Fabulous hotel
"Very helpful staff. Clean comfortable rooms. Fantastic choice at breakfast. Perfect porridge. Good location for all of Corks sights and travel amenities."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 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 English Market 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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Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Creedons Traditional Welcome Accommodation
Creedons Traditional Welcome Accommodation
2 out of 5
24 Parnell Pl, Cork, CO
The price is NZ$246 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (164 reviews)
Excellent room
"Nice location. Can walk around most of cork from this location. Very clean."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Creedons Traditional Welcome Accommodation
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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 Murphy's Brewery, 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

Cork City Centre Travel Guide

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