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

AU$39
per adult
Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
Mizen Head

Day Tour West Cork and Mizen Head

AU$89
per adult
Day Tour West Cork and Mizen Head
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

AU$99
per adult
Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
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: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide

Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide

AU$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cork: City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide
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
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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 AU$313 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$313
1 Sept - 2 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Good location and breakfast"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$371 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$371
29 Aug - 30 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Fairly comfortable, older hotel, renovated in parts. Very friendly staff. Room temperature was difficult to control. Beds are a bit small."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Imperial Hotel
Yugo Explore - Lee Point

Yugo Explore - Lee Point

3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter, South Main Street, Cork
The price is AU$236 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$236
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (244 reviews)
"Very clean apertment near everything in the center of the city"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
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 AU$356 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$356
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! (1,003 reviews)
Nice hotel in Cork City Centre
"Nice hotel in centre of cork"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Clayton Hotel Cork City
Leonardo Hotel Cork

Leonardo Hotel Cork

4 out of 5
Andersons Quay, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$258 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$258
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, close to everything. Right on the river."

Reviewed on 30 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$170 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$170
17 Aug - 18 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! (108 reviews)
"The room was spotless and comfortable. The only thing that needs address (including for students that normally live there) is that there is absolutely no privacy on the higher floors. For some reason the lower floor rooms has the bottom half of the window with privacy glass but not higher up rooms ..."

Reviewed on 17 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 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
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 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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