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Visit Cork


If you are planning to visit Cork to attend Cork International Film Festival, the map and tips below may be of help. Please check with your travel operator regarding the latest travel information, timetables and safety guidelines.

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Recommended partner hotels:

Silver Accommodation Partners


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Hospitality

CIFF’s recommended hotels in Cork City are:

  • The Montenotte Hotel
  • The Metropole Hotel
  • The Imperial Hotel & SPA
  • Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork City
  • Clayton Hotel Cork CIty
  • Clayton Hotel Silver Springs
  • The River Lee
  • Talbot Hotel Midleton 
  • Moxy and Residence Inn
  • Hayfield Manor

Air, Train and Bus Travel

Air Travel

Fly straight into Cork Airport from multiple locations and avail of buses and taxis to travel to and around the city.

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Fly into Dublin from a wide range of international destinations, and travel directly to Cork via train or bus.

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Travelling from Dublin to Cork by Train

  • Airlink Bus 747 from Dublin Airport to Dublin Heuston rail station More Information
  • Irish Rail trains to Cork depart regularly More Information

Travelling from Dublin to Cork by Bus

  • GoBus operates a service from Cork to Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre More Information
  • The Aircoach non-stop express bus departs regularly from Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre More Information

Principal Venue Partner: The Arc Cinema

The Arc Cinema, N Main St, Centre, Cork, T12 KN88

The Arc Cinema Cork is home to The GATE Screen — a space dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of the beloved former Gate Cinema. With a focus on arthouse, independent, festival, and world cinema, The GATE Screen continues a rich tradition of showcasing bold, thought-provoking films.

It stands as a vibrant tribute to Cork’s deep-rooted love of cinema and its ongoing support for diverse, original storytelling from around the globe. Listings for upcoming arthouse, indie and festival movies can be found in the GATE Screen section at arccinema.ie.

Other Festival Venues

  • Triskel Art Centre, Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin St, Cork
  • The Everyman Theatre, 15 MacCurtain Street, Victorian Quarter, Cork, T23 E094
  • St. Peter’s, 87A N Main St, Centre, Cork, T12 RF8D
  • Cinemax Bantry, The Quays, Town Lots, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 YE09
  • Regal Cinema Youghal, Rosario, Friar St, Youghal-Lands, Youghal, Co. Cork, P36
  • Briery Gap, Main St, Sleveen East, Macroom, Co. Cork, P12 KR25

Daytime Hub & Nighttime Club

Festival Hub: The Moxy, Camden Quay, Cork T23 C2RR

Right in the heart of the city, The Moxy offers stylish communal spaces perfect for meeting friends, networking, or catching up on work between films. During the Festival, you’ll find the CIFF customer help desk here, along with a warm welcome from The Moxy team. It’s an ideal spot to meet fellow filmmakers, jurors, and industry professionals, or simply to pause for refreshments.

Opening hours: 10:00–18:00, Friday 7 – Sunday 16 Nov

Festival Club: Intermission @ The Pav, 13 Carey’s Lane, Cork T12 RD00

When the lights go down, the Festival spirit carries on at Intermission @ The Pav. Join us every night of the Festival from 21:30 for convivial conversation and revitalising refreshments.

The Festival Club is sponsored by our official Drinks Partner, Murphy’s. (Enjoy responsibly)

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