Hotels in Cork

Located on an island in the River Lee, Cork by no means pales in comparison to Dublin. When the city became European Capital of Culture in 2005, it proved it was diverse, cultured and exciting. Travelling to Cork today you will be impressed by its plentiful bridges, its art and food and any holiday in Cork should devote a large portion of time to sampling its pubs.

Cork travel should include a visit to the Church of St Anne Shandon, the city's most memorable landmark before devouring chocolate at O'Conaill's Chocolate Shop. For art head to Triskel Arts Centre or Crawford Art Gallery for pieces rivalling those in Dublin. Stroll through Fitzgerald Park and tantalise your taste buds in a plethora of restaurants on Prince's street.

When it comes to resting your head Cork hotels don't disappoint. Hotels in Cork are like the Irish people: warm, welcoming and without any notion of arrogance. Even the 5-star hotels in Cork work on the idea of understated grandeur. What's even more striking is that cheap hotels in Cork still manage to make you feel as if you'd paid a fortune. Cheap Cork hotels also tend to remain well located and boast surprisingly spectacular traditional Irish breakfasts. Many of the hotels in Cork are located along the banks of the River Lee, meaning that Cork hotels have great views as well as central locations near the city centre. A typical Cork hotel caters equally well to the business and city break markets so a hotel in Cork usually has high-speed internet access, leisure suites and on-site restaurants.

Travel to Cork if you are looking for a weekend of art, food and the chance to make friends with some of the world's friendliest people.