I cannot recommend the Fernroyd House enough! Owners Tony and Avril were immensely welcoming, and…read moretheir knowledge of the area was very useful. Every morning, along with a great breakfast, they sat with us and walked us through our plans and gave tips and insight. The room was comfortable and we had plenty of privacy and quiet. Highly recommend!!!

Absolutely as the reviews say: excellent BNB! The hosts are lovely, food excellent, location…read moresuperb. We felt so at home. Would love to have stayed longer. Will most definitely return!

Olive is an extremely welcoming person, getting us settled on arrival with a pot of tea and some…read morebiscuits. So appreciated after a full day of travel from Canada. Once settled her restaurant, pub and sightseeing tips were first rate. Bed was very comfortable and house was quiet (although we were travelling during the off season). Having your own bathroom and shower is great as well. The breakfasts were top notch and ample, a light lunch at most was needed between breakfast and dinner. Central location also makes it attractive to those who like their amenities close by. Should we ever get back to Cork we would return here to stay.

I found Auburn House in Lonely Planet's Ireland book and I'm so glad we did! Olive and Kieran were…read moreby far our favorite B&B hosts throughout our tour of Ireland. Upon arriving, Olive was warm, welcoming, and took care of us with a pot of tea and chocolates and a friendly disposition that made us feel as if we were her old friends just popping by for a visit rather than strangers meeting for the first time. She had plenty of stories to share and wisdom on where to go and what to see while in Cork (and the appropriate maps to guide us in the right direction). Our room was cozy with a reasonably sized bathroom (by Irish standards) and a sweeping view over the city. The breakfast was prompt and piping hot - my husband raved about the black and white pudding, while I stuck to scrambled eggs, beans, and toast. Plus, the B&B is located a comfortable walking distance from the bus terminal and train station. I'd recommend Auburn House to any out of town visitors looking for the full B&B experience.

Wonderful owners, a great downtown location and soft, down pillows and comforters make this cozy…read moreB&B perfect for touring the city of Cork. Stayed two nights, and slept well both of them. Parking is free, which is handy for a downtown area. The included breakfast, from the next door Serendipity Cafe, was the best breakfast I ate in Ireland! Only downside was that my room was extremely small, and the bathroom minuscule. However, this B&B was so welcoming, I'd stay there again!

Beautiful Place to stay , 5 mins to City Centre, freindly service, wonderful breakfast to set you…read moreup for the day

Very old hotel. No lift so expect to carry your bags up 2 or 3 flights of stairs. Rooms have 2 to…read more3 beds where we only needed 1. Friendly staff and helped us with choosing a dinner restaurant in town. Breakfast is menu service with a couple items (ie toast, yogurt and canned fruit) to accommodate your meal. Didn't realize Cork was hilly. The driveway is extremely steep and if you plan to walk to town, it's all downhill.

Gabriel House is a cute place to stay within walking distance to downtown Cork (slightly long walk,…read morebut walkable in any case). There is no elevator, so keep that in mind if you have any concerns with stairs. We lugged our heavy suitcases to the fourth floor and it was no easy feat. When we walked in, the receptionist was having a private conversation on her phone while two people waited, but once she was off she was very personable. The room for 4 was quite small but it did the job. The building as a whole is more impressive than the room we had. What really pushed it from a 3 to a 4 was the included breakfast. It was delicious and had so many options. The server was super nice and there were assorted "help yourself" items in a buffet as well as a decent menu with Irish breakfast and other full entree items.

First of all, Creedons is NOT a B&B!! False advertising as no breakfast is served. This "bed-only"…read moreaccommodation is a dump. After a long and steep climb up to our room, my husband and I were greeted with stained carpet, cracks and holes in the walls, a rock-hard bed, mold in the shower, and in general, what we Americans would call a "s*hole." The walls are paper-thin too, which is why there are "sshhh" signs everywhere. Yeah, that's really going to make a difference when there is a pub right downstairs! There's no service or staff to complain to either, you're on your own. We actually ended up staying at a different hotel for the two nights, this is place was so gross. Creedon's didn't address our concerns either when we brought them up, they just wanted to make sure they got the room key back. Terrible business, shouldn't be in business.

SCAM!!! SCAM!!! SCAM!!! Run away from Creedon's - DO NOT STAY HERE!!! Our room was very dirty, the…read morecarpet was stained, there were holes in the wall, electrical cords were hanging down and exposed, and there was mold in the shower. Advertised as a "B&B" - but NO BREAKFAST WAS AVAILABLE. There was no one on site to complain to - and NO REFUND WAS GIVEN. We stayed at another hotel. This place is a health hazard. And no parking near the location either. BOOK ELSEWHERE!!!

We really enjoyed our stay here. I have to tell you that we put in 'Blarney Stone' in our GPS…read morebecause it is close and not time for check in. It took us to the B&B and we couldn't figure it out until we were leaving the first day and there was a Blarney Stone B&B next door! We were greeting warmly and asked if we wanted tea or coffee. We figured it was just tea and coffee - but the pastries! Oh my' There is parking. We were in a larger room but it was up quite a few steps. It's on a fairly busy road but you couldn't hear much. The bathroom is extremely small but worked. The accommodations are not luxurious but worked. The breakfast was out of this world! Several people waited on us. The menu was about 7 pages. There was cold cereal, fruit and pastry, then main dish and then dessert crepe of either chocolate and banana or cinnamon sugar. The location is excellent and you can walk to town from there. A cab was 7 Euros.

Friendly, clean, 5-10 min pleasant walk to downtown area. Spacious room by Euro standards, with a…read moredouble, two singles and a sofa. Functioning windows with views of the main street and the university entrance. Easy, flat walk to downtown and market. Just across from university grounds, where there are walking paths and beautiful buildings and flora to observe. Hostess was ready with tea and breads the second we pulled into the driveway. Parking is a cooperative dance in the small but adequate lot, and guests are friendly and helpful in shifting vehicles around if need be. Very happy with the room, the location, the servce and the rate. It's a corker!

Wonderful hotel, I stayed at the River Lee on business and was had a wonderful stay. The hotel…read morestaff were so kind and accommodating. I especially enjoyed having my daily breakfasts in the hotel, and loved most everything on their menu. I also recommend their Massaman curry for room service. The hotel is situated in a quieter area of Cork, still within walking distance to the city center. You'll have a wonderful stay at the River Lee Hotel.

Love the location and the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The food here is also very…read moregood and will be coming back again the next time I'm visiting Cork!

Cute little B&B in Cork! Rooms were very nice and spacious. Updated decor but complemented the old…read morestyle of the building. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The hotel was quiet although local live music from the neighborhood bar was able to be heard from the room (no big deal). Breakfast was great... continental breakfast and/or traditional hot Irish breakfast options; eggs, sausage, bacon, tomato and pudding. Highly recommend this place!

I stayed at this bed and breakfast as a part of a group tour. The tour group was planning to head…read moreout before the bnb's normal breakfast time and the staff were nice enough to make me breakfast earlier. I ended up getting the flu so I cancelled the rest of my tour group travels and the host went out of his way to help me figure out how to get back to Dublin and let me stay longer to recover.

We only stayed for one night, but we had a lovely, relaxing time. I was surprised at how reasonable…read morethe prices were. It's a great location, close to the train station and right in Cork's city center. We paid about €130 for a room with a double bed. It was clean and overlooked the River Lee. The front desk attendant had toothbrushes delivered up to room for us when we told her that we forgot ours. She also let us stow our bags during the day after we checked out of our room. We ate breakfast in the gorgeous dining room, which had huge windows with a view. Both of our meals were delicious! We thought that breakfast was served until 11 and not that the dining room closed at 11, so we unfortunately showed up at 10:40, but we were accommodated anyway. They were so nice about it. Our afternoon tea was so relaxing. Our server even gave me a fresh cup of tea to take on the train ride back with us. It was a perfect mini break from Dublin. We will definitely be back!

The Metrople Hotel is conveniently located near the bus stop (just across the bridge) and a short 5…read moreminute walk. When we turned down MacCurtain Street, we realized that the whole street was under repair/renovation, but luckily there was no loud noises during our stay and it was still manageable to get in and out of the hotel (and the area in general). The construction may have also made the driving in that area more congested and stressful for driving but it wasn't too bad. The hotel manager said that the road work has been going on for over a year as the city is updating all of the sidewalks and streets. We could tell a noticeable difference between the unfinished side and the completed side, with the newer truly being quite nice. The hotel itself was large and fancy inside. I particularly loved the artwork and decor in the hotel hallways, featuring historical pictures of Cork and the River Liffey in black/whites. The decor was a little older and luxurious feeling so we were actually surprised at how fancy it felt. The hotel manager that checked us in was extremely friendly. We took 1 of 2 elevators/lifts up to the 3rd floor and were shocked when we realized our room would be river facing! The view from our room was pretty cool, being able to see the other side of this little city, the River Liffey, and many bridges. Being on the south side of the building, we also got a nice breeze and amazing sunset view on our second night. The hotel's amenities were very nice too. We were welcomed with a dessert tray in our room with some petite cheesecake bites, brownies and macarons. Yum! The room felt very clean, the bathroom was beautiful, clean and spacious. The beds were the most comfortable than our previous 2 hotels, and it also had plug-ins for a USB, and iron, hair dryer, and plenty of closet space. Once the construction ends, I imagine this place will go up in price and be even more attractive of a option for lodging. For more recommendations and tips from our Ireland trip... Follow @vanmblin