Hotels in Cork City

The impressive redbrick exterior of this hilltop 1870s mansion on the northeast outskirts of Cork gives way to a glossy lobby, with black-and-white checkered floors and twinkly chandeliers.The guest rooms are modestly decorated, with traditional-style furnishings. Pay the extra for…

The exterior of this excellent little B&B next door to Cork’s University College is so innocuous that you could almost miss it. The welcome you get from the wonderful Dolores will quickly dispel any thoughts that you were in the wrong place, as she’s a charming host, with a…

Another standout among the plethora of B&Bs and hotels in the Western Road neighborhood, Garnish House is a sweet and friendly place to stay. You’re hardly through the door before you're offered an afternoon tea, complete with delicious homemade scones. Guest rooms are pleasant…

This city center hotel is surprisingly affordable for the amenities it offers, with elegantly restored public areas that are redolent of a much more expensive kind of hotel altogether. The guestrooms are perhaps a little plain by comparison, and the most basic rooms are small, but…

One of many small hotels on Western Road, Lancaster Lodge is modern and well-run and offers good value for your money. The purple color scheme in some of the public areas might be a bit garish for some, but guest rooms are big, with contemporary furnishings. Suites, which don't cost…

Those who like to stay perched above the action, rather than right in the thick of it, will doubly appreciate one of the chief selling points of the stylish Montenotte—a fantastic view across Cork City and the River Lee. Converted and renovated top-to-bottom from what used to be a…

A 5-minute walk from the city center, this shiny, modern hotel overlooks the River Lee (as you may have guessed). Guestrooms are quietly chic, with an understated modern style and huge windows that make the most of city views. Executive rooms have fancy extras such as Nespresso…