Cork

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University College Cork showing a river or creek and a small town or village
University College Cork showing a river or creek and a small town or village
English Market showing interior views and markets as well as a small group of people
Cork featuring landscape views, night scenes and a city
Cork featuring a city, landscape views and a sunset

Where to stay in Cork

English Market showing interior views, markets and food

Cork City Centre

4/5(22 area reviews)

Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Cork Opera House and English Market while you're in town.

Cork City Centre
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South Parish

If you're spending some time in South Parish, Elizabeth Fort and Cork City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

South Parish
Beautiful night scene Cork Ireland Patrick's Hill panorama Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral

Victorian Quarter

4/5(33 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
Blackrock Castle showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and château or palace

Blackrock

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Blackrock. You might want to make time for a stop at Blackrock Castle or Mahon Point Shopping Centre.

Blackrock
St. Anne\'s Shandon Church which includes a city

Shandon

4/5(10 area reviews)

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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Wilton

When in Wilton, you can plan a visit to Musgrave Park and Cork County Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wilton
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street Cork Cork
The price is HK$1,355 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$1,355
HK$1,538 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cork. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
The room wasn't too bad. OK. The staff is nice. Very bad timing for the SPA. They are closing at 6 pm.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Imperial Hotel
Isaacs Hotel Cork City

Isaacs Hotel Cork City

3 out of 5
48 MacCurtain Street Cork Cork
The price is HK$964 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$964
HK$1,094 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Everything about Hotel Isaac was great. The staff was so friendly. It was perfectly located a close walking distance from center city and the apartment was awesome

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Isaacs Hotel Cork City
The Dean Cork

The Dean Cork

4 out of 5
Horgan's Quay Cork County Cork
The price is HK$1,212 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
HK$1,212
HK$1,376 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (672 reviews)
Been one of my favourite hotels in Cork since it opened but think it’s changed management recently or at least had a bit of a shake up as the experience this time didn’t feel the same. The beds have always been of fairly awful standard with 2 singles pushed together to make a double but they are ...

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

The Dean Cork
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Copley Court

Copley Court

2 out of 5
Copley St Cork CO
Stay at this aparthotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Trinity Bridge are located nearby.
6.6/10 (28 reviews)
Wonderful accommodations

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Copley Court
Yugo Explore - Lee Point

Yugo Explore - Lee Point

3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter Cork
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Triskel ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (263 reviews)
Stay if you want ringworm
The room was ideal for a short stop over but not suitable for a couple as bed very small . unfortunately not clean as came away with ringworm !!

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Castlewhite Apartments

Castlewhite Apartments

3 out of 5
Western Road Cork
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Cork Public Museum are ...
7/10 Good! (45 reviews)
It was a college dormitory

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Castlewhite Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Things to do

Reviews of Cork

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
83
5 - Excellent 51%
4 - Good
63
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
16
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The reason I didn’t visit any hotspots because they were closed because of the Coronavirus.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Sin É for great music

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful city, all the amenities you expect from one without the bustle and anxiety of Dublin.

4/5 - Good

Nicky

Neat location for weekend break, best to have a car to visit attractions nearby

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

English market is great for foodies

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Always good to see the relatives in and around the Cork area.

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