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 lively bars 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 lively bars in this family-friendly 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

Grand Parade

Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour

AU$39
per adult
Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
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
Cork: 2-Hour Guided Cork Harbour Scenic Cruise

Cork: 2-Hour Guided Cork Harbour Scenic Cruise

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cork: 2-Hour Guided Cork Harbour Scenic Cruise
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

AU$40
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Cork City Centre Hotel Deals

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Yugo Explore - Lee Point
3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter, South Main Street, Cork
The price is AU$198 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$198
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! (215 reviews)
Excellent!
"Centrally located, clean, friendly staff, and most important...safe. I am a female solo traveler and have never felt more safe in any other place. You need to key card through multiple areas to arrive at your room, which I appreciated. The facilities were clean and updated. Staff was super friendly. ..."

Reviewed on 10 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
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Proximity to everything! Great staff. Lovely hotel and room size for 3 people. It made us all feel safe and secure at night with the doorman/security staff. Great bar and atrium area to meet with family. Wonderful check in and very knowledgeable staff who told us all about the city and restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 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 AU$329 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$329
20 July - 21 July
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! (980 reviews)
"I highly recommend it. Nothing fancy, but it’s clean and quiet and does all the things. And the location is excellent for walking and dining and getting around."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Leonardo Hotel Cork
Leonardo Hotel Cork
4 out of 5
Andersons Quay, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$283 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$283
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Surprising that there was no A/C and no conditioner for hair. Also no USB ports for electronics."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 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 AU$134 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$134
21 July - 22 July
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! (98 reviews)
"A cafe would have been nice"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 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

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
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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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

Cork City Centre Travel Guide

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