Cork BED & BREAKFASTS
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Cork
Cork’s bed-and-breakfasts blend cosy, family-run hospitality with local character, from Georgian townhouses in the city to colourful guestrooms along the Wild Atlantic Way. For the best experience, book early, seek hosts who serve locally sourced breakfasts and ask for neighbourhood tips—many will steer you to the English Market, Blarney Castle or the seafood restaurants of Kinsale. These small properties often offer better value and personalized recommendations than larger hotels, making them ideal bases for exploring Cork’s food, history and coastline.
Best Bed and Breakfasts in Cork
Lancaster Lodge
Lancaster Lodge is a stylish 4-star guest house on the banks of the River Lee, about a 10-minute walk from Cork city centre, offering modern, spacious rooms with king-size beds, private bathrooms with power showers and hairdryers, LCD/cable TVs, and complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits; free Wi‑Fi and on-site parking are available, and local attractions include the English Market (5 minutes’ walk), St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral (3 minutes’ walk), Cork City Gaol (about 25 minutes’ walk) and Blarney Castle (a 15-minute drive). Pros: - Riverside location close to Cork city centre - Free Wi‑Fi and free on-site parking - Comfortable king-size beds and power showers - Short walks to the English Market and St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral - Easy 15-minute drive to Blarney Castle
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Belvedere Lodge
Guest House — This lovely Victorian building set in quiet, private walled gardens is a 4-star guest house just 3 km from Cork city centre with buses stopping outside; Belvedere Lodge offers a warm welcome, free Wi‑Fi and parking, an award-winning breakfast, and 20 large en suite rooms attractively furnished with cable TV, hairdryers and tea/coffee, many with views of the garden’s gazebo, ponds and cascades and some with private garden access. - Free Wi‑Fi and on-site parking - Award-winning breakfast - Quiet walled gardens with gazebo, ponds and cascades - 20 large en suite rooms with cable TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee (some with private garden access) - Buses outside and only 3 km to Cork city centre
Crawford House- ScholarLee Living Apartments
Crawford House - ScholarLee Living Apartments is a 4 AA-star guest house offering contemporary, elegant accommodation a 20-minute walk from Cork city centre and situated directly opposite University College Cork; bedrooms feature oak wood furniture and 6-foot orthopaedic beds, and all rooms are en suite with bath and/or shower facilities. - 4 AA-star rating - Modern rooms with oak furnishings - 6-foot orthopaedic beds for enhanced comfort - All rooms en suite (bath and/or shower) - Opposite University College Cork and close to Cork city centre