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All stays in Cork
Ranked by guest score, weighted for the number of reviews.
About staying in Cork
County Cork spreads from the city of Cork on the south coast to the lakes and mountains of the west, and its places to stay follow that geography. Cork city holds the largest share of stays, with Kinsale, Youghal, Cobh, Blarney and Castlemartyr offering smaller clusters. Hotels, guesthouses, self catering and a few hostels are all represented, and many stays list free parking or family rooms. Basing a stay in the city suits short breaks and access to the wider county, while the coastal towns and countryside appeal to guests who want a quieter setting. The region lies in the south of Ireland, about 227 kilometres in a straight line from Dublin Airport.
The region's centre lies about 227 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport.
55 stays have guest reviews, averaging 4.2 out of 5.
Planning the trip? The Cork City guide covers what to see and how to get around.
Cork: questions
How many places to stay are listed in Cork?
This guide lists 322 stays in Cork: 101 hotels, 36 B&Bs and guesthouses, 165 self-catering stays, 3 hostels and 17 other places to stay.
Which stays in Cork have the best guest scores?
Weighted for review volume, the highest rated are Hayfield Manor (4.8 from 1,831 reviews), Fota Island Hotel & Spa (4.6 from 3,487 reviews) and The River Lee Hotel (4.6 from 2,554 reviews). The average across 55 rated stays in Cork is 4.2 out of 5.
Which town in Cork is the best base for a stay?
Cork city is the most practical base for a stay in Cork, with the widest choice of accommodation and the main roads radiating from it. Kinsale suits a coastal stay, Youghal and Cobh offer seaside settings, and Blarney and Castlemartyr work for a quieter countryside base.
Should guests stay in a town or in the countryside in Cork?
Staying in a town in Cork keeps shops, transport and dining within walking distance, which suits short breaks and guests without a car. Countryside stays, including self catering, tend to suit guests with a vehicle who prefer space and a quieter setting. Many rural stays list free parking.
How do guests reach the sights of Cork from where the stays are?
Most stays in Cork are reached by car, and the city and larger towns have bus and rail links. Coastal and mountain areas are less well served, so a vehicle helps. Transport and opening arrangements can change, so guests should check before travelling.
Which types of stay in Cork suit groups, families or short city breaks?
In Cork, self catering suits groups and families who want space and flexibility, and many such stays list family rooms. Hotels in Cork city suit short breaks, while guesthouses and B&Bs in Kinsale, Youghal and Cobh suit couples and smaller parties. Some stays allow pets.
Which towns in Cork have the most places to stay?
Cork (145), Kinsale (64), Youghal (31), Cobh (24) and Blarney (16) have the most listings in this guide.
How many stays in Cork have free parking?
182 stays in Cork have free parking, 159 stays have family features such as family rooms or cots, and 34 allow pets. The facilities filter on this page narrows the list.