Cork
Travel Guide





Visit Cork
Where to stay in Cork

Cork City Centre
Cork City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.

Victorian Quarter
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.

South Parish
While visiting South Parish, you might make a stop by sights like Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Elizabeth Fort.

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

Shandon
Shandon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Bells of Shandon and Murphy's Brewery while in the area.

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.

The Dean Cork
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Imperial Hotel
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Yugo Explore - Lee Point
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Copley Court
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Yugo Explore - Melbourn Point
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Popular places to visit

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

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.

Cork Opera House
Enjoy a show at Cork Opera House, a storied theater in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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

Blackrock Castle
Throughout Ireland you can see impressive sites where the ancient and the modern go hand in hand. Nowhere is this combination more striking than at Blackrock Castle, home to Ireland’s first interactive astronomy centre.

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.
Things to do

Morning Blarney Castle and Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork

Afternoon Blarney Castle and Cobh Half Day Tour from Cork

Cliffs of Moher and More: Full-Day Tour from Cork

Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience
