Cork

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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
Cork City Centre featuring street scenes

Where to stay in Cork

English Market featuring interior views, food and markets

Cork City Centre

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

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

Cork City Centre
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Victorian Quarter

4.5/5(60 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

While visiting South Parish, you might make a stop by sights like Cork City Hall and Elizabeth Fort.

South Parish
St. Anne\'s Shandon Church featuring a city

Shandon

4/5(8 area reviews)

Shandon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Bells of Shandon and Butter Museum while in the area.

Shandon
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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
Blackrock Castle featuring chateau or palace, heritage elements and heritage architecture

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
The Dean Cork

The Dean Cork

4 out of 5
Horgan's Quay Cork County Cork
$172 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$195 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (647 reviews)
Amazing hotel but parking is a disaster

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

The Dean Cork
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4 out of 5
76 South Mall Street Cork Cork
$156 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$177 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
The stay was nice overall. We enjoyed the parking, and the location was nice. The rooms were a little tight because my mom was in a wheelchair. The hallways weren’t suited for a wheelchair either. The front desk lady was super friendly, and so were the breakfast buffet workers.

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

Imperial Hotel
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

4 out of 5
Southmall Cork Co. Cork
$117 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$133 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cork. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
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.
Coleman Court Summer Accommodation

Coleman Court Summer Accommodation

3 out of 5
N Main St Cork CO
Stay at this apartment in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a pool table. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Cork Vision Centre are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
The staff were less than helpful, There was no car parking anywhere near the hotel. It was student accommodation and not suitable for mature aged travellers. We chose not to stay here and found another motel.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Coleman Court Summer Accommodation
Yugo Explore - Lee Point

Yugo Explore - Lee Point

3 out of 5
Brewery Quarter Cork
Book a stay at this 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! (263 reviews)
La posizione è super centrale, in auto ricordatevi di non parcheggiare al primo parcheggio che trovate, ma andate al Q-Park Grand Parade, che è vicinissimo e convenzionato con l'hotel. La struttura è nuova ed è ben organizzata, si dorme in un appartamento studentesco, con accesso alla cucina condivisa ...

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025

Yugo Explore - Lee Point
Cork City Loft - Cosy in Cork

Cork City Loft - Cosy in Cork

3 out of 5
Cork County Cork
Stay at this apartment in Cork. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Blarney Castle and Military Museum Collins Barracks are located nearby.
Cork City Loft - Cosy in 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.

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Reviews of Cork

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
118
5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
145
4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
35
3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
4
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Cute place with walkable shopping from our location and friendly people.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Cork is great. We love coming here with our friends and family when they visit Ireland. It always impresses.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Take the bus to Blarney Castle, it's easy (2,80E each way). If you're heading back late in the day there may be a bit of a wait for the bus (but there is a pub with wifi right by the bus stop). Blarney Woollen Mills is a worthwhile stop too.

4/5 - Good

Timo

I only passed thru

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

For my first time, it was beyond my expectations! I had such a wonderful time and would recommend Cork to anyone! Im a HUGE coffee nut and the cafes in town are so perfect! The coffee is out of this world! And shops for days!! I can't wait to go back

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Parking is tight on the streets so look for a garage! Well Worth it!

Cities near Cork

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