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University College Cork

University College Cork

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.

University College Cork
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
Cork City Gaol featuring a statue or sculpture, interior views and an administrative building

Cork City Gaol

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.

Cork City Gaol
Blackrock Castle featuring heritage elements, a river or creek and heritage architecture

Blackrock Castle

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Blackrock Castle
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

Activities

Kinsale, World Famous Jewel of Ireland's Riviera

Morning Blarney Castle and Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork

AU$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Morning Blarney Castle and Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork
Grand Parade

Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour

AU$39
per adult
Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
World Famous Blarney Castle - Home of Sir Charles St John Colthurst, 10th Baronet

Afternoon Blarney Castle and Cobh Half Day Tour from Cork

AU$84
per adult
Afternoon Blarney Castle and Cobh Half Day Tour from Cork
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience

Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience

AU$55
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

AU$105
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

AU$105
per adult
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula
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Our pick of the best Wilton Hotel Deals

The Dean Cork
The Dean Cork
4 out of 5
Horgan's Quay, Cork, County Cork
The price is AU$320 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$320
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (521 reviews)
"The Dean was a great new hotel, just not super welcoming until we checked out. There were no/missing washcloth’s in the room, and pricy minibar. The shower was the best part!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

The Dean Cork
Rochestown Park Hotel
Rochestown Park Hotel
4 out of 5
Rochestown Road, Douglas, Cork
The price is AU$282 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$282
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"We have stayed here before so it was a "no brainer",it is a fabulous hotel,great staff,food and rooms.We will definitely come back!!!! Only criticism is no slip mat in bath or shower ,they are perilously slippery and dangerous."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Rochestown Park Hotel
Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Yugo Explore - Lee Point
3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter, South Main Street, Cork
The price is AU$195 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$195
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (212 reviews)
Location location …
"Great hotel in an awesome location, easy walk to everything!!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Imperial Hotel
Imperial Hotel
4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$349 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$349
14 July - 15 July
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Busier area but felt safe. And a lot to do."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Imperial Hotel
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
4 out of 5
John Redmond Street, Shandon, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$300 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$300
13 July - 14 July
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"The staff is very nice. The room size is great for a family. My only issue was not being able to open the windows- no circulation in the room."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork
Clayton Hotel Cork City
Clayton Hotel Cork City
4 out of 5
Lapps Quay, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$409 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$409
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,002 reviews)
Very good.
"Always a good stay."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Clayton Hotel Cork City
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Other neighbourhoods around Wilton

English Market showing markets, food and interior views

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.

Cork City Centre
Glucksman Gallery which includes modern architecture

South Parish

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

South Parish
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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 St. Anne's Shandon Church.

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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