4/5 - Good
The reason I didn’t visit any hotspots because they were closed because of the Coronavirus.






Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Cork Opera House and English Market while you're in town.

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.

If you're spending some time in South Parish, Cork City Hall and Elizabeth Fort are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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

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.

Room fine, Nice touch to use gym and thermal suite facilities. Staff - service was fine although sometimes a bit too casual. Didn’t find train too noisy but grateful of ear plugs.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Room was comfortable and clean. Bar/restaurant at the hotel was great. Staff during was disappointing, not welcoming smile, didn’t explained breakfast or amenities. Comparing with our experience in Dublin and Galway with other hotels was not good. The checkout staff was better, too bad that we were ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The hotel is very well located, allowing you to walk to all the main sights. Overall, the staff was friendly to us, except for the person at the reception on Saturday morning, who was a bit rude. The room was fine, although there were some cleanliness issues that take away from the overall experience. ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Wonderful accommodations
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

The room was ideal for a short stop over but not suitable for a couple as bed very small . unfortunately not clean as came away with ringworm !!
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

It was a college dormitory
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

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

Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.

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

Get tickets for a show at Cork Opera House, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

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.

Have fun with hands-on science exhibits, visit an interactive theater and learn about Cork’s past while you explore this 400-year-old riverfront castle.





The reason I didn’t visit any hotspots because they were closed because of the Coronavirus.
Sin É for great music
Beautiful city, all the amenities you expect from one without the bustle and anxiety of Dublin.
Neat location for weekend break, best to have a car to visit attractions nearby
English market is great for foodies
Always good to see the relatives in and around the Cork area.
