Victorian Quarter Travel Guide
Cork
Visit Victorian Quarter
Popular places to visit
University College Cork
Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.
English Market
Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.
Cork Opera House
Get tickets for a show at Cork Opera House, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cork City Gaol
Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.
Blackrock Castle
Throughout Ireland you can see impressive sites where the ancient and the modern go hand in hand. Nowhere is this combination more striking than at Blackrock Castle, home to Ireland’s first interactive astronomy centre.
St. Patrick's Bridge
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.
Things to do
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula
Cork's Flavorful Footsteps: A Walking Food Adventure
Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience
Cork: 2-Hour Guided Cork Harbour Scenic Cruise
Top hotels in Victorian Quarter
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Reviewed on 4 Sep 2025
Moxy Cork
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025
The Metropole Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Cork
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025
The Dean Cork
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025
The River Lee Hotel
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Victorian Quarter
Shandon
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 Butter Museum.
Huguenot Quarter
While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street.
Cork City Centre
Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.
South Parish
If you're spending some time in South Parish, Elizabeth Fort and Cork City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Fairhill
When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to Bells of Shandon and Butter Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Blackrock
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.
- Blarney Castle
- University College Cork
- English Market
- Blarney Stone
- Cork Opera House
- Port of Ringaskiddy
- Cork City Gaol
- Jameson Experience
- Blackrock Castle
- St. Patrick's Bridge
- Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
- Pairc Ui Chaoimh
- Victoria Hospital South Infirmary
- Cork City Hall
- Fitzgerald Park
- Cobh Cathedral
- Turners Cross
- St. Patrick's Street
- Musgrave Park
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