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 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 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
76% of travellers recommend
Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
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: 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
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour

AU$40
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
Shore Excursion from Cobh

Shore Excursion from Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle and Kinsale

AU$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shore Excursion from Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle and Kinsale
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

AU$104
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

Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$274 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$274
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,018 reviews)
"Lovely hotel."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Imperial Hotel
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

4 out of 5
Southmall, Cork, Co. Cork
The price is AU$249 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$249
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (1,016 reviews)
Lovely hotel and staff in a great location!
"Lovely hotel and staff in a great location in the centre of Cork."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Clayton Hotel Cork City

Clayton Hotel Cork City

4 out of 5
Lapps Quay, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$280 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$280
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Like the place central location"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Clayton Hotel Cork City
Leonardo Hotel Cork

Leonardo Hotel Cork

4 out of 5
Andersons Quay, Cork, Cork
The price is AU$169 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$169
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Would recommend this accommodation."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Leonardo Hotel Cork
Premier Inn Cork City Centre

Premier Inn Cork City Centre

3 out of 5
14 Morrison's Quay, Cork, County Cork
The price is AU$173 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$173
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cork. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a restaurant. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Lavit Gallery ...
7.8/10 Good! (138 reviews)
"Close to amenities, walkable to major toirist sites. Rooms were big and beds were comfortable."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Premier Inn Cork City Centre
Destiny Student - Broga House Cork

Destiny Student - Broga House Cork

1 out of 5
Washington St., Cork, County Cork
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! (130 reviews)
"Very nice stay. It was just as advertised. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

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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 Butter Museum.

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, Elizabeth Fort 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 Butter Museum, 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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