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Cork

Ireland
Markets, music and the real taste of Ireland
From UK
1h 15min
Airport โ†’ City
8 km / 15 min
Day Budget
GBP 70-110
1h 15min
Flight Time
From London
8 km
Airport Distance
~15 min to centre
EUR
Currency
Euro
19 C
Summer
Mild Atlantic weather
GBP 70-110
Day Budget
Mid-range traveller
May-Sep
Best Time
Longer days and festivals
Type G
Power Plugs
230V ยท Same as UK (3-pin)

What to see & do

English Market
Covered food market since 1788
Shandon Bells
Iconic tower and city views
Cork City Gaol
Victorian prison turned museum
Fitzgerald's Park
Riverside walks and galleries
Blarney Castle
Day trip to kiss the stone

From airport to city

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Cork Airport
Gateway to the city
Cork Airport sits south of the city centre with bus and taxi links into town.
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Bus
Route 226 to Patrick Street
20 min
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Taxi
Approx. EUR 20-25 to centre
15 min
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Car hire
Useful for Blarney and the coast
10 min

Where to eat

English Market
Market
Iconic

Artisan cheese, seafood and local produce in Cork's beloved covered market.

Market Lane
Modern Irish
Popular

Seasonal Irish cooking with a lively central dining room.

Cask
Fine Dining
Michelin

Refined tasting menus in a stylish converted warehouse.

Farmgate Cafe
Cafe
Market

Simple, excellent lunches upstairs in the English Market.

Cafe Gusto
Italian
Local

Wood-fired pizza and pasta in a friendly neighbourhood spot.

Coughlan's Live
Pub
Music

Traditional pub with live music and hearty Irish plates.

Experiences

English Market
Market
Free
1-2 hrs

Browse stalls, grab coffee and taste local specialities.

Shandon Bells
Historic
GBP 6
1 hr

Climb the tower for panoramic views over Cork.

Cork City Gaol
Museum
GBP 10
1-2 hrs

Step inside a atmospheric Victorian prison and hear its stories.

Blarney Castle
Day Trip
GBP 20
Half day

Visit the castle, gardens and the famous Blarney Stone.

Fitzgerald's Park
Park
Free
1-2 hrs

Riverside paths, sculptures and the Crawford Art Gallery nearby.

Kinsale Day Trip
Coastal
Bus fare
Half day

Colourful harbour town with seafood restaurants and coastal walks.

Accommodation

Premium GBP 250+/night
Hayfield Manor

Cork's leading luxury hotel with polished service and a tranquil setting.

Spa
Gardens
Central
Mid-Range GBP 120-180/night
The River Lee Hotel

A reliable city-centre base beside the Lee with easy walking access.

Waterfront
Pool
Central
Budget GBP 65-95/night
Gabriel House Guesthouse

Comfortable guesthouse rooms with a warm welcome near the city centre.

Breakfast
Character
Near station

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