About Cork
Cork is one of Ireland's major cities, home to around 224,004 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Cork
1
Crawford Art Gallery
2
Elizabeth Fort
3
St Fin Barre's Cathedral
4
Church of St Anne, Shandon
5
Butter Museum
6
Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne
7
Holy Trinity Church
Budget travel
Free things to do in Cork
St Fin Barre's Cathedral
Church of St Anne, Shandon
Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne
Holy Trinity Church
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Crawford Art Gallery
- Visit Elizabeth Fort
- Visit St Fin Barre's Cathedral
- Eat at Dukes Coffee Company
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Church of St Anne, Shandon
- Visit Butter Museum
- Visit Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne
- Eat at My Goodness
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Holy Trinity Church
- Eat at Kellys Restaurant
Where to eat
Local favourites
Dukes Coffee Company
Big portions, slick service.
My Goodness
Vegan cafe.
Kellys Restaurant
Inexpensive trad fare.
O'Flynns Gourmet Sausage Co
Hotdogs, sit in or take away. They also have a stall within English Market.
Amigo's
Burritos and kebabs.
Tony's Bistro
Irish breakfast and similar trad fare.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Clayton Hotel Silver Springs
Good mid-range place with leisure centre and large conferencing and banquet facilities, free parking. Assistance dogs only.
- $
Hotel Isaacs
Excellent stylish hotel, with quality beyond its price range.
- $
Leonardo Hotel
Reliable central 3-star chain hotel, close to bus and railway stations. The 133 rooms have wifi and satellite TV. There is also a bar and re
- $
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork City
Clean well-run chain hotel north of river. With leisure centre and pool.
- $
Metropole Hotel
Welcoming helpful central hotel. 112 modern rooms with free wi-fi. No hotel parking.
Shopping
- English Market
Nightlife
- An Bróg
- An Spailpín Fánach
- The Oval
- The Pav
- The Bierhaus
- Cask
Museums & culture
- Crawford Art Gallery
- St Fin Barre's Cathedral
- Church of St Anne, Shandon
- Butter Museum
- Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne
- Holy Trinity Church
In pictures
Cork gallery
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