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Overlooking Fitzgerald Park, The Redclyffe Guesthouse is opposite University College Cork. Cork city centre is a 10-minute walk and Redclyffe offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and traditional breakfasts.

Great location, good breakfast, and extremely helpful owner plus staff.

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8.4
Very good
1,648 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Most rooms at Gabriel House Guesthouse boast stunning views of the garden and countryside. Rooms all feature TVs. All guests have access to filtered water and fresh ice available from reception.

Guests can pick out freshly laid eggs for breakfast each morning from the house’s own resident hens. A traditional Irish breakfast is served daily and made from local ingredients, while breads, biscuits scones are freshly home-baked every day.

Friendly and professional staff, spotless room. Very comfortable stay. Great location especially for Kent Station.

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8.7
Fabulous
4,163 reviews
Price from
£156
per night

On the banks of the River Lee, this stylish 4-star lodge offers modern rooms with LCD TVs and power showers. Cork centre is just a 10-minute walk away, and free parking and free Wi-Fi are available.

Each spacious room includes a private bathroom and hairdryer. Cable TV channels are provided, along with comfortable king-size beds and free tea, coffee, and biscuits.

Extra points for the super caring staff - attentive and accommodating. Location is really good, 3 min from the city center and yet not so central so that you can have a great night sleep Warm, cosy, very good

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8.2
Very good
2,513 reviews
Price from
£137
per night

This lovely Victorian building is in quiet, private walled gardens and is 3 km from Cork city centre, with buses stopping outside the door. It is now a 4-star guest house and has free Wi-Fi and parking.

Breakfast was AMAZING! And the house was so cute and romantic. The staff was really nice. We loved it all ❤️

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8.1
Very good
2,841 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

At the guest house, each unit comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Some units feature a private entrance. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Everything:) Especially the level of cleanliness.

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8.3
Very good
765 reviews
Price from
£97
per night

Offering free WiFi and city views, The exchange buildings is an accommodation located in Cork, just 700 metres from Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and 700 metres from Cork Custom House. It is situated 700 metres from Cork City Hall and provides private check-in and check-out. Páirc Uí Chaoimh is 3.1 km away and Blarney Stone is 11 km from the guest house.

Loved the period decor and great central location.

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6.2
Review score
214 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Boasting 4 AA stars, this guest house provides contemporary, elegant accommodation just a 20-minute walk from Cork city centre.

All the bedrooms in the Crawford House- ScholarLee Living Apartments provide the ultimate in comfort with oak wood furniture and 6-foot orthopaedic beds. All rooms are en suite with bath and/or shower facilities.

Everything was just perfect. It was like at Home. Warm, bright with everything what we need. Very clean and comfortable. The Cork Center is just about 15 min. relaxed walking. The staff is very polite and ready to help with anything. I recommend it

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7.6
Good
551 reviews
Price from
£129
per night

Set 1.1 km from Kent Railway Station, 1.4 km from Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and 2.5 km from University College Cork, Cork city En-suite Single room offers accommodation located in Cork. The property has river and city views, and is less than 1 km from Cork City Hall. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Cork Custom House is 800 metres away.

Páirc Uí Chaoimh is 3.1 km from the guest house, while Blarney Stone is 9.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cork Airport, 9 km from Cork city En-suite Single room.

Great room. Everything is clean, cozy, and tastefully done. Nice design. There was tea, biscuits, and water in the room. The staff is polite and friendly. It is located in the city center.

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7.6
Good
25 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Set less than 1 km from Cork Custom House and a 10-minute walk from Cork City Hall, En-suite Double Room in Cork features free WiFi and units equipped with a kitchen, terrace and seating area. The property features river views and is 1.1 km from Kent Railway Station and 1.4 km from Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. University College Cork is 2.5 km away and Páirc Uí Chaoimh is 3.2 km from the guest house.

Great apartment and lovely feels to it.

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7.7
Good
43 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

The guest house features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house.

Skibbereen Golf Club is 22 km from the guest house. The nearest airport is Cork Airport, 60 km from The Landmark.

Loved our stay at The Landmark. We had a bedroom with separate kitchenette. It was just like a 1 bed apartment. It was absolutely fab. Kitchen had complimentary tea, coffee sugar and milk etc.. very clean, very comfortable. The host was such a lovely lady. Location was perfect and the town was beautiful. We would definitely return and recommend. Clodagh & John.

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7.9
Good
60 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £252.74
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,951 reviews
    The hotel is very charming, in an old building with a waterfall in the yard. Shops, clubs, pubs and restaurants are nearby, the city centre is 5 min by walk. Aircoach to Dublin in the same street. Breakfast was very good and not expensive. Wlan worked very well, the beds were comfortable. I got a quiet room on request in the 3rd floor (well isolated window). I would definitely stay here again!
    Katrin
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,271 reviews
    Great location, room was clean, comfortable and very quiet considering city centre location.
    Sinéad
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £175.37
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,125 reviews
    The swimming pool! The breakfast was great - lots of choice. The family room was very spacious . The building and its history are really interesting. Great location- very quiet, yet only a 7 minute walk from the city centre.
    Aisling
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £147
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,595 reviews
    Quaint guesthouse with very comfortable room and only 2 min walk to UCC or 10/15 min walk to city centre. The free parking was a great facility too.
    Alison
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £125.47
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,116 reviews
    Situated close to city centre Breakfast was cheap. Towels were very good Noisy but like most hostels Felt safe and secure
    George
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £125.47
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,116 reviews
    Great location and friendly staff Cheap enough for a room in cork city center
    Nicolas
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,649 reviews
    A very welcoming Guesthouse, with friendly, helpful and patient staff. Great location with city centre only 10-15 mins walking distance. Would definitely book again and recommend.
    Richard
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,271 reviews
    I stayed here for a couple of nights in visiting CUH (hospital) to visit a relative. Staff were pleasant; the room was well-appointed though the bathroom was dated. Charming old building, wonderful location in downtown Cork. Really quiet at night time which was appreciated. The Imperial is a classy old-style hotel in a great location. Nice view to the front of hotel from our room and the windows seemed well sound-proofed from traffic noise.
    Francis
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £138.83
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,201 reviews
    Great location, walking distance to the city centre. Host Tim was a great character, great sense of humour and very welcoming and knowledgeable . Parking available at the back of the guesthouse.
    Eamonn
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,163 reviews
    Great location, only 10 minute walk from the city centre. Breakfast was really nice and the host, Valerie made us feel very welcome from check in. The room was very spacious and bed was comfortable. Would highly recommend this guesthouse
    Aisling
    Young couple

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