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
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
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
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$123
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cliffs of Moher and More: Full-Day Tour from Cork
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

NZ$43
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
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
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$113
per adult
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
The English Market

Cork Culinary Tour

NZ$246
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$306 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$306
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 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! (999 reviews)
Stepping into history....
"Stepped into the charm of The Imperial Hotel Cork City, where modern boutique luxury meets over 200 years of history! Enjoyed the spacious room and indulged in a little pampering at the spa. An excellent afternoon tea too. Hungry? Take your pick from our on site dining spots, Lafayette’s and No.76 ..."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 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$300 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$300
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (900 reviews)
"Location was excellent. Specifically chose this due to St. Patrick’s Day parade route (which became too congested with locals) and due to proximity to local transit. Room was adequate. Staff was very kind and helpful with providing directions, etc. Bathroom sink wouldn’t drain well and this was not ..."

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Clayton Hotel Cork City
Clayton Hotel Cork City
4 out of 5
Lapps Quay, Cork, Cork
The price is NZ$311 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$311
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 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! (1,005 reviews)
Very Good
"Stayed for 2 nights trip with friends. Friendly staff, clean modern hotel. Triple room had 2 single beds but plenty of room. Paid for hotel breakfast each morning which was good selection and worth the money if you fill up your plate. Had been warned that the area was a little dodgy next but didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Clayton Hotel Cork City
Leonardo Hotel Cork
Leonardo Hotel Cork
4 out of 5
Andersons Quay, Cork, Cork
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$274 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 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! (999 reviews)
"Not too far from train station and VERY close to the bus"

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 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$209 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 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! (147 reviews)
"Nice location"

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 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

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