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We offer our B&B guests a quiet space in a safe – and lovely – residential suburb close to city’s heart. We are the only accommodation provider in the historic suburb of Blackrock and the closest guest house to:

Super nice, super helpful..... Perfect 😊👍👍

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9.5
Exceptional
447 reviews
Price from
US$173
per night

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.

Lovely staff and great value for money! Thank you for a fantastic stay.

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8.4
Very good
1,698 reviews
Price from
US$141
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.

Everything was perfect. Friendly personnel. Very very clean room and bathroom. Very quiet room. Super breakfast.

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8.7
Fabulous
4,341 reviews
Price from
US$166
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.

Breakfast was good the waitress could be a little more smiling but we had a nice time

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8.2
Very good
2,610 reviews
Price from
US$151
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.

-Liked how fast the check in was and how helpful they were -Breakfast was amazing and fresh really hit the spot -And we forgot our toothpaste back in Canada and missed the store and we asked the staff if they had a gift shop and they didn't. Next morning the staff came up to us with a full tube and even brand new toothbrushes they went way out the way for us and we truly appreciate it.

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8.2
Very good
2,993 reviews
Price from
US$129
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.

Really enjoyed our stay hassle free check in and out. Rooms were clean comfy and spacious. Great location

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8.3
Very good
816 reviews
Price from
US$128
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
226 reviews
Price from
US$119
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.

Cleanliness was excellent location perfect I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Cork

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7.6
Good
560 reviews
Price from
US$125
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.

This was the perfect spot for a brief overnight stay. It was exceptionally good value- clean and had all the facilities one needed for a short stay.

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7.8
Good
33 reviews

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.

The location was very convenient to downtown. The suite was clean and the bed comfortable. There was red and white wine and a few treats left for us which we thought was a lovely touch, thank you!

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7.5
Good
60 reviews
Price from
US$85
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$205.18
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,055 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$238.83
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,389 reviews
    Great location, room was clean, comfortable and very quiet considering city centre location.
    Sinéad
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$226.89
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,196 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: US$175.32
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,705 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
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,245 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
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,245 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
     · 1,698 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$238.83
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,389 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: US$190.79
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,246 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$327.26
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,340 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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