Cork City Centre Travel Guide
Cork
Visit Cork City Centre
Popular places to visit
English Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at English Market during your trip to Cork. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Cork Opera House
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.
St. Patrick's Bridge
Find out about the history of Cork with a stop at St. Patrick's Bridge. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
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.
Crawford Art Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at Crawford Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Cork. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
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.
Top hotels in Cork City Centre
Imperial Hotel
Excellence all around as usual
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Premier Inn Cork City Centre
Comfortable rooms lovely staff overall a friendly place
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Clayton Hotel Cork City
This is the best Clayton Hotel we have stayed in and we have stayed in a few now. Breakfast 5/5 Room spaciousness 5/5 Staff friendliness 5/5, Emma on reception is outstanding Cleanliness and room cleaning 1/5. This is the only issue with this hotel. Housekeeping is abysmal. Will stay here again though ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Good location for shops, bars and transport hubs. Hotel staff were welcoming and very helpful. Great breakfast choices. Hotel was comfortable and clean. Will stay here again.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Leonardo Hotel Cork
Clean and friendly staff. Basic rooms
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Destiny Student - Broga House Cork
Very nice stay. It was just as advertised. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cork City Centre
Huguenot Quarter
While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street.
Shandon
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.
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
If you're spending some time in South Parish, Cork City Hall and Elizabeth Fort are top sights worth seeing.
Fairhill
When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to Bells of Shandon and Murphy's Brewery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wilton
When in Wilton, you can plan a visit to Musgrave Park and Cork County Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
