Looking for a Cork hotel close to the city’s vibrant nightlife scene? You’ll find that the pubs and clubs of Cork are exciting places to visit (especially at weekends) but because the city isn’t huge your Cork hotel needn’t be a long trek away from the action. There are 17 Irish Tourist Board approved hotels to choose from in and around the city centre. They range from a 1 star Cork hotel to a Cork hotel offering 5 star luxury and you won’t have too far to travel after a …
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Cork International Airport is the third busiest airport in the Republic of Ireland after Dublin and Shannon. It’s located about 8km south of Cork city so you’re not exactly in the city. Read on to find a Cork hotel located close to the airport. The Travelodge Cork Airport Hotel has a superb location just about 1 mile from Cork Airport and a 5-minute drive from the city centre. This 3 star Cork hotel is located at the Kinsale Road roundabout and is the perfect option if you want a Cork …
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Heading to Cork city and bringing the car? Then you’ll want a Cork hotel with private car parking. Cork city centre is pretty compact and walkable. If you want to base yourself in the heart of the city with all the shopping, nightlife and attractions on your doorstep, then definitely choose a Cork hotel with parking facilities, as you won’t need the car to get you around this small city centre. Choose a Cork hotel like the Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre. This 3 star Cork hotel is located in …
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Travelling on a shoestring budget in Ireland? There’s a good selection of budget Cork hotels that won’t break the bank. These include 1 and 2 star Cork hotels, from prime city centre locations to country retreats, and there’s no compromise on comfort and quality. Budget Cork Hotels in the City If you’re on a tighter budget but still want to stay in the heart of Cork’s vibrant city centre near all the shopping, attractions and nightlife there are a few Cork hotels to choose from. These include the 2 Star …
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5 star Cork hotels can be found in both Cork city and in the peaceful countryside of County Cork. Hotels with a 5 star grade offer a luxurious standard of accommodation with those little extra touches that make you feel that you’re the most important guest in the world! Choose to relax in 5 star Cork hotels in the heart of the vibrant Cork city or in the midst of rural bliss, Cork hotels are top of the list when it comes to serving up a break of self-indulgent luxury. Hayfield …
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Cork city is located in County Cork Ireland. It’s the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland (after Dublin) and has so much to offer the visitor, with lots of historic buildings, wonderful architecture, a buzzing nightlife scene and lots of opportunities for the avid shopper! Cork city is a superb shopping destination. The city centre is compact and walkable with many of the streets pedestrianised. The main shopping street in the city is Patrick Street - which is Cork’s main thoroughfare. It runs from Grand Parade in the …
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Only in its 4th year - “Live at the Marquee” is definitely holding its own with some of the more established festivals on the International Festival calendar in Ireland. This year it runs from the 18th June to the 7th July and will be hosted in the Cork Docklands in Cork city, Ireland. No different to previous years - the organisers have once again pulled out all the stops to provide you with a superb line-up of world famous performers, includingEric Clapton, Dolly Parton, Lou Reed, Meatloaf, Neil Young, Paul …
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When in Cork city, Ireland, make sure you stop off at the Cork City Gaol - a 19th century prison, which depicts what life in jail was like for women prisoners in Cork from pre famine times to the civil war times. Step back in time to experience gaol conditions from the past centuries. Cork City Gaol founded in the 1840′s is complete with grim corridors, iron stair cases, barred windows and many cells with original graffiti on the walls. A must-see attraction, the cells contain life size models and …
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A gastronomic paradise showcasing the city’s best restaurants! If this sounds like your kind of festival, then get yourself to Cork city from the 27th June to the 29th June, 2008. Now an international event - the Taste Festival comes to Cork city from Friday the 27th of June to Sunday the 29th of June. This 3-day event, held in Cork City Gaol Heritage Centre, is home to over 60 food and drink exhibitors. Special features include: Drumms Chef Demonstration Theatre where you can pick up some handy tips for “try …
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Some of Ireland’s best-loved spas are located in County Cork, so if you’re in need of some pampering, choose from one of the following hotels in Cork for your stay. Hotels in Cork city with spas The Imperial Hotel & Spa claims to be one of the oldest hotels in Cork city! It’s located on South Mall, just steps from all that Cork city has to offer. Guests can relax in the hotel’s Aveda Spa with its tropical showers, aroma and salt grottos and its exclusive Evian Hydrotherapy Pool. The Maryborough …
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