Hotels in Cork Ireland

Welcome to one of Cork's premier city-centre guest houses, with free afternoon tea on arrival and a famous gourmet breakfast (30 choices). Garnish House is a luxury guest house, with a 24-hour reception. Enjoy a wide variety of individually styled rooms, all richly decorated and fully equipped, including toiletries and a fruit basket. Every guest receives personal attention and a warm welcome upon arrival - along with homemade scones, fresh cakes and teas. The Georgian town house is minutes from the best of Cork, with shopping, museums and historic sites nearby. Opposite the main gates of University College Cork, Garnish House is within a short walk of Cork city centre (8 minutes to the English market and Patrick Street). Recommended by Bridgestone Best Places to Stay, Frommer's, Lonely Planet, Marco Polo, Let's Go Guide. Garnish House has the AA 'Sparkling Diamond' and 'Warm Welcome' awards.

Jurys Inn Cork enjoys a superb location on Anderson's Quay in the heart of Cork city, overlooking the River Lee. Vibrant business and shopping districts and a host of restaurants, bars, museums and galleries are all within a few minutes' walk. Jurys Inn is the perfect base from which to visit the city on business or leisure.

Cork's most luxurious hotel offers new standards of style and service to both the business and leisure traveller. Located in Little Island, the hotel is just 10 minutes' drive from the city centre and Cork International Airport. Featuring Ditchley House, a Victorian style building dating back to the nineteenth century, the hotel is a fusion of Old World charm and New World cosmopolitan and sophisticated style. The property, which is nestled on 9 acres, welcomes guests with its tree-lined entrance and 300 car parking spaces.

Sheila's Cork Hostel is less than 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Cork. It has a sauna, and offers free Wi-Fi, free city maps and free movies in the cinema room. Sheila's Hostel is a short walk from St. Patrick's Quay and Cork Opera House. The bus and train stations are very close by. The cinema room has lots of comfortable bean bags to sit on. Films are shown every day on a 42-inch plasma-screen TV. There is a self-catering kitchen and a terrace. As well as free Wi-Fi, low-cost internet use is available from the hostel's own computers. Sheila's Tourist Hostel won a Recommended award by Let's Go in 2008.

Opposite the Kent Train Station, Oscar's Hostel in Cork provides secure en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and a range of facilities. This hostel is just 5 minutes' walk from the city bus station. Rooms can sleep up to 3 guests in bunk-beds, with a double bed below and a single bed above. Each room has an en suite shower or bath and toilet, with complimentary toiletries supplied. The hostel has modern shared kitchen facilities, 2 TV lounges and 2 common rooms with a pool table and board games. There is 24-hour security, with a swipe card entry system, and bike and luggage storage is offered. Oscar's Hostel is ideally situated for exploring the city centre attractions, including the English Market and Everyman Palace Theatre. Home to numerous restaurants, McCurtain Street is a 10-minute walk away. The Fota Wildlife Park is 15-20 minutes' drive away.

Just 5 minutes’ walk away from Cork City Centre, this elegant period guesthouse has been carefully restored to provide a unique combination of traditional Irish hospitality with modern facilities. The ideal base from which to explore the attractions within Cork City Centre and the surroundings, Achill House provides easy access to Kinsale, Blarney Castle, the beautiful south west coast or the renowned Lakes of Killarney and Ring of Kerry. The hotel also boasts excellent transport links with the bus and train stations, Cork Airport and Ringaskiddy car ferry terminal all close by. Achill House’s spacious en suite bedrooms are each furnished with all modern comforts required for a relaxing stay, including multi-channel television, radio and direct-dial telephone/modem facilities.

Just a 2 minute walk from University College Cork, Lisadell House offers full Irish breakfasts, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. Cork city center is only a 15 minute walk away. The bright rooms each provide a private bathroom. Guests can use a TV with satellite channels in the room, along with a hairdryer. The historic park area of The Mardyke is a 2 minute walk from Lisadell House. Cork Airport can be reached in 10 minutes by car, and Cork Ferry Port is a 15 minute drive away. Cork Rail and Bus Station is half a mile away, and Blarney is a 20 minute drive away.

Overlooking Fitzgerald Park, the Killarney Guest house sits opposite University College Cork. Recommended by the Irish Times, this family-run guest house offers bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi in the lobby and free parking. Killarney offers a friendly welcome, with home baked biscuits and a cup of tea provided on arrival. The wide selection of the daily breakfast buffet is followed by a full cooked Irish breakfast. The tastefully decorated rooms all have TVs, hair dryers and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms have whirlpool baths. Cork city centre's many shops, restaurants and attractions, including Shandon Steeple and St. Finbarr’s Cathedral are just a 10-minute walk. The Blarney Stone is 4 miles away. Cork Airport is a 10-minute drive away and there are several golf courses within a 5-mile radius of the guest house.

With fantastic city views, The Montenotte Hotel is just one mile from Cork city centre. In a tranquil location, it offers spacious modern rooms, a pool and free parking. Bright rooms all have en suite bathrooms with baths and showers. They all feature TVs, hairdryers, irons and tea/coffee making facilities. Wi-Fi is available in public areas of the hotel. Apartments are services fortnightly. Perched high over the city, the Panorama Bistro & Terrace provides fantastic views and has a full a la carte menu available every day. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea whilst taking in the views of Cork city. The Montenotte has superb leisure facilities include a gymnasium, sauna and hot tub. Aquarobics and swimming lessons can be taken in the 20 yards pool. The hotel offers guests an in-house cinema, where films are shown nightly. Cork’s shops, theatres and the Beamish Brewery are just a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The world famous Blarney Stone and Cork Airport are both within 5 miles of the Montenotte.

Facing Cork City Hall, the Clayton Hotel Cork overlooks the River Lee. It offers beautifully designed air-conditioned rooms, a health and spa centre with pool, and a fine restaurant. Decorated in light modern colours, many rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows. Rooms include a 32-inch flat-screen TV or a 43-inch flat-screen TV. ClubVitae Health and Fitness Club and Essence Spa has fantastic facilities including a gym, sauna and steam room. There is also an extensive range of beauty treatments available using the Yon-ka product range. Lapps Quay public car park is beneath the Clayton Hotel guests receive a special overnight rate. Cork’s shops, Kent Station and the Opera House are all within a 5-minute walk.

The Rochestown Park Hotel offers elegant rooms with marble bathrooms, a leisure centre with pool and beauty salon, and a fine-dining restaurant, just 5 miles from Cork and its airport. The spacious rooms are air-conditioned and feature 32-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and mood lighting. Rooms include dressing tables with hairdryers, luxurious beds with feather duvets and a 24-hour room service menu. The award-winning fitness centre boasts a hot tub, sauna and a modern gym. There is a range of indulgent treatments available at the Thalasso Therapy Centre and Beauty Salon. The sophisticated Gallery Restaurant serves modern cuisine, and guests can also relax with a drink in the chic Suttons Bar And Bistro. For golf enthusiasts, the Douglas and Frankfield courses are a 10-minute walk away. Cork has many attractions for guests to explore including the Shandon Steeple, Cork Opera House and a wealth of fantastic bars, pubs and restaurants.

On the banks of the River Lee, Shandon Bells offers bright, classically furnished rooms with LCD TVs, and full Irish breakfasts. Guests can enjoy on-site private fishing on the river. Each room includes satellite channels on its wall-mounted LCD TV, as well as free WiFi access. There is a private bathroom and hairdryer, along with tea/coffee facilities and welcome sweets. Guests at Shandon Bells Guest House can order a buffet breakfast or hearty full Irish breakfasts for a surcharge. Parking is free at the guesthouse, and the famous English Market in Cork is just a 10-minute walk away. University College Cork is less than a minute's walk away, and the bustling shops and restaurants of St Patrick’s Street are only 15 minutes’ walk away.

Stylish, spacious rooms, landscaped gardens, and an à la carte restaurant are offered at this 4-star hotel. Less than 5 minutes’ drive from Cork’s centre. There is free parking on site and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, which is entirely non-smoking. With elegant, modern décor, the rooms at Clayton Hotel Silver Springs include fluffy duvets and hypo-allergenic pillows. Guests can enjoy wide-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms boast views of the River Lee or the gardens. The restaurant serves an à la carte and a fixed price special menu, along with carvery lunches and specialty coffees. With a central feature fireplace, The Lobby Bar provides a bar menu, Irish whiskeys, and occasional live music. Cork Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Cork’s famous English Market can be reached in 10 minutes by car. Cork’s central shops and attractions are also 10 minutes’ drive away, while University College Cork is a 15-minute drive away.

On the South Bank of the River Lee in Cork, The Kingsley Hotel features a luxury, organic Spa, a modern health club and an indoor pool. The hotel also provides conference facilities with 8 business suites and one elegant event room. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Individually decorated, each luxurious room comes with air conditioning, a TV with satellite channels and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is also a private bathroom with hairdryer, bathtub and shower. Most rooms have stunning views of the river. The hotel features 2 unique restaurants and a classic, stylish bar and guests can enjoy a classic afternoon tea by the river. The Kingsley Hotel is just 305 yards from Cork University and a 15-minute walk from Cork's city center. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral is 1.5 miles away, and Frankfield Golf Club is 5.24 miles away. Cork Kent Train Station is just 2.5 miles away.

In the very heart of Cork city, The Imperial Hotel is less than a one minute walk from Cork's main shopping district. It features spacious rooms and the luxurious Escape Spa. Rooms at the Imperial feature showers and baths. Guests can relax with interactive TVs, free Wi-Fi, and a digital music library. In the restaurant, Irish and Mediterranean cuisine is created using fresh fish and vegetables from the local market. Guests can enjoy coffee in Lafayette's Brasserie, or a light lunch at The Food Hall. At the spa, guests can indulge in treatments including an aqua body polish, hydrotherapy and Aveda massages. The spa also features an aroma and salt grotto, as well as tropical, rain, and mist showers. Kent Train Station, The Beamish Brewery and St. Finbarr's Cathedral are all under a 10 minute walk from the hotel. Cork Airport is just a 10 minute drive from the Imperial.