Cork Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Where to stay in Cork

Cork City Centre
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.

Victorian Quarter
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.

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

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

Shandon
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.

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.

The Dean Cork
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Imperial Hotel
Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Copley Court
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Yugo Explore - Melbourn Point
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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 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.

Blackrock Castle
Have fun with hands-on science exhibits, visit an interactive theater and learn about Cork’s past while you explore this 400-year-old riverfront castle.

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.
Activities

Morning Blarney Castle and Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork

Afternoon Blarney Castle and Cobh Half Day Tour from Cork

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

Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience
