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

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
St. Patrick\'s Bridge featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek 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
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 lively bars in this family-friendly 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

Grand Parade

Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour

NZ$43
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
Cliffs of Moher and More: Full-Day Tour from Cork

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

NZ$135
per adult
86% 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$61
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

NZ$116
per adult
86% 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

NZ$55
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

NZ$116
per adult
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula
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Our pick of the best Cork City Centre Hotel Deals

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

4 out of 5
Southmall, Cork, Co. Cork
The price is NZ$318 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$318
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice breakfast and air conditioning in the room. discounted parking nearby was helpful. The hotel is very modern and clean, perfect for our night stay in Cork."

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is NZ$378 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$378
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Amazing hotel! I felt like I was in the Titanic. Frederick Douglas lounge don’t miss it - complementary beverages for hotel guest"

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Imperial Hotel
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$378 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$378
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Great clean hotel, lovely staff, very close walk to the Main Street - Oliver Plunkett. Would definitely stay here again when heading to Cork."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Clayton Hotel Cork City
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (253 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

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Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Leonardo Hotel Cork

Leonardo Hotel Cork

4 out of 5
Andersons Quay, Cork, Cork
The price is NZ$270 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$270
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Fabulous staff & comfy room
"The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. From the front desk clerk giving recommending places nearby to eat, to the friendly breakfast room team and the extra assistant at check out. These were some of the best hotel staff I have encountered on my extended 3 month trip around Europe. The room ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Leonardo Hotel Cork
Destiny Student - Broga House Cork

Destiny Student - Broga House Cork

1 out of 5
Washington St., Cork, County Cork
The price is NZ$275 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$275
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Blarney Castle ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (122 reviews)
"All is good except keep in mind there is no AC and it got really warm during our stay and they ran out of fans."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Destiny Student - Broga House Cork
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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

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.

Shandon
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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.

Victorian Quarter
Glucksman Gallery showing 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
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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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