Situated in the centre of Cork, this mid-range hotel is popular with fitness enthusiasts thanks to its well-equipped leisure centre. Guest rooms are spacious and come with a private bathroom, satellite TV and a 24-hour room service menu. An on-site restaurant has a good selection of healthy dishes, including seafood and vegetarian options, and a buffet breakfast is served each morning. A separate bar shows live sports and also stages live entertainment on weekends. Notable attractions and places of interest including St. Patrick’s Street, Opera Lane and Cork Sea Safari harbour tours are all a few minutes’ walk away.

The family-run Killarney Guest House enjoys a privileged setting, overlooking leafy Fitzgerald Park and nestled opposite Cork’s distinguished University buildings. Guest rooms are en-suite and come with a TV, hair dryer and tea/coffee-making facilities, and some also have whirlpool baths. Free WiFi is available in the lobby area and there’s also free on-site parking. The centre of Cork is around a 10-minute walk away and is home to a wide number of shops, restaurants and attractions, including Shandon Steeple and St. Finbarr’s Cathedral. Cork Airport is a 10-minute drive from the property.

Located just a few minutes’ drive from the city centre, this upscale but affordable hotel is set within pristine landscaped gardens. Amenities include a stylish restaurant offering carvery lunches and a bar with an eye-catching fireplace as its central feature. There’s also an adjacent health club complete with a swimming pool, hot tub, gym, sauna, steam room, and squash and tennis courts, that is available for hotel guests to use. Guest rooms are elegantly designed and come with a wide-screen TV and free WiFi, while some also offer scenic views of the River Lee or the hotel’s gardens. For guests arriving by car, free on-site parking is available. Cork’s famous English Market is a 10-minute drive away.