Hostels in CORK, IRELAND

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Cork has always been an important Seaport, it began as an island in the swampy estuary of the River Lee, Today the river flows through Cork city in two main channels, so you will find yourself constantly crossing bridges.

The jagged Cork coastline is famed for its magnificent scenery - especially in the southwest. Picturesque Kinsale is known as the 'gourmet capital of Ireland'.

West Cork is renowned the world over for its wild, rugged beauty and is favoured by walkers, climbers and artists alike. Further west you'll find Mizen Head and the Beara Peninsula, famous for their breathtaking rock formations, sheer cliffs and charming villages.

The must visit sights in cork are, the Cork Public Museum is situated in Fitzgerald Park on the Mardyke, Lisselan Estate with its 30 acres of gardens and woodland set in a valley with the river Argideen flowing through the gardens and St Fin Barre's Cathederal one of the major landmarks of Cork

Cork has a wide variety of shopping experiences from major High Street brands to its fair share of shopping centres - Merchant's Quay, Douglas Court, Grafton Mall and Paul Street Shopping Centres all provide comfortable and pleasant surroundings in which to shop, and then there is Cork's real strength however is in its fabulous selection of arts and crafts shops, bookstores and fabrics and woollen shops and outlets – the city is simply bristling with unique and charming little shops selling all manner of goods.

Like when your in any major city in the world, be aware of your surroundings at all times, do not be an easy target, a gulable tourist, be street smart, use your common sense and then you will be able to absorb the full flavour of this unique and amazing city has to offer.

Cork has all types of accommodations from Bed and Breakfast, Hostels to luxury 5 Star Hotels, no matter your taste or budget there is something for you make sure you book in advance before you travel.

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