Things to do in Cork

The city of Cork is a beautiful, idyllic place in the south of Ireland. It is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland with around 210,000 inhabitants. 

Cork is known for its endless green rolling hills and charming streets, and its coloured houses make this city the perfect picturesque location.

Cork has a buzzing, cosmopolitan student scene – perfect for you to begin your student life. But rest assured, Cork still has the same traditional, cosy and welcoming aura associated with this picturesque haven along with endearing, warm Irish pubs that make you feel right at home.

There are plenty of things to do in Cork city that everyone can enjoy. Almost 2 million people visit Cork every year, so it’s a popular tourist destination. You can learn about the history of Cork and take in the impressive cultural landmarks or maybe enjoy the outside space on sunnier days in the city’s array of parks and gardens.ou won’t be short of places to explore in the city of Cork. Keep reading to find out the top 10 things to do in Cork!

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Cork offers convenient transport links across the city, so getting around is super easy . The city also has an extensive bus network which is operated by Bus Éireann. Buses run in and around the city centre and have connections to both University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology. 

There are also multiple bike hire services throughout Cork like The Bike Shed and TFI Bikes, both of which have plenty of drop-off and pick-up centres around the city. 

Cork also provides taxi services for you to use when getting out and about in the city. 

Cork’s nearest train station is Cork Kent Railway Station and for international students Cork Airport offers flights all around Europe and beyond.

Cork is a super well-connected city so getting around, or escaping a bit further afield, is nice and easy.

Cork has a growing student scene and over 30,000 students choose to live in Cork each year. The city is constantly evolving to make student life the best it can be. There are seven universities and colleges in Cork and Curraheen Point is a brilliant student accommodation site conveniently located just a short distance from:

With all of these universities in the city of Cork you are spoilt for choice, and rest assured that they are located in convenient hotspots for you to commute to easily and quickly – particularly handy when you’re running late for lectures! Discover Nido Cork for more accommodation choices!

Whichever food you fancy, you’re bound to find it in Cork. 

No matter where you are in the city you’re only a stone’s throw from restaurants and cafés like Beantown Café, and The Rendezvous Gastro Pub. 

Liberty Grill Restaurant is also a very popular destination, offering all-day brunch, lunch and dinner in Cork, right near the English Market. 

For traditional Irish as well as European cuisine, The River Club, near the iconic St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, offers fantastic food and drink in a beautiful setting. If you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine, you could check out Zambrero in Dennehy’s Cross. Not only do they offer healthy Mexican food, they’re also a humanitarian enterprise  committed to helping stop world hunger through their Plate 4 Plate initiative.

Moving to a new city can be daunting. It might be comforting and useful to meet and connect with new people, perhaps some like minded students in the same position and with the same interests as you.

A great way to do this is through volunteering, taking up a new hobby, or joining a club . Using websites like MeetUp gives you the opportunity to meet new friends in a relaxed environment. You can also download the Nido Resident Community App, which will connect you with your new neighbours. It’s a great tool to help you find people with similar interests, with whom you can experience all the things there are to do in the beautiful city of Cork.

We hope you found this blog post a handy guide of things to do in Cork city when you’re a student. 

At Nido Living, you can enjoy university life safe in the knowledge your wellbeing is of paramount importance to us. We’ve won awards for our thoughtfully designed, modern student accommodation, our incredible service and amazing brand experience.  If you’re interested in finding out more about Nido Curraheen Point and our other buildings in Cork , you can contact us here.