The Best Budget-Friendly Hotels in Cork

While the prospect of staying in an airport hotel isn’t the most thrilling, Cork International is pretty swanky for what could easily be another mediocre highway hotel. Stacked with modern yet comfortable guest rooms, this hotel is hardly option B – especially since you’re just 10 minutes from the city centre. Waiting to catch a flight? Enjoy a meal at the New Yorker Bar & Bistro that specialises in hearty creations.

Be it business or pleasure, this picturesque riverside hotel is perfectly positioned to allow you to experience the best the city has to offer. Its 198 spacious guest rooms have everything you could possibly need, including 32-inch televisions, in-room safes, complimentary Wi-Fi and a free-standing ironing board with iron, while the hotel’s 18m (60ft) pool with sauna and hot tub is where you’ll want to relax after a rigorous day.

The no-frills Jurys offers all the essentials for a comfortable stay without the pricey extras. Beds are soft, the linens are crisp, and you’ll get complimentary toiletries and free wifi included. Whether you’re here for work or play, this is a perfect spot if you plan to be out and about for the majority of your visit; make the most of the central location close to Cork train station.

High up on a steep hill surrounded by the woods, you’ll feel a world away from the centre of Cork when in fact you’re just 3mi (5km) away. Originally built as a hunting lodge, it retains its period charm, though it’s suitably modern, having undergone an extensive multimillion-euro renovation. Each of its 48 guest rooms, five suites and eight holiday chalets are uniquely done out with brocade wallpaper, while the head chef conjures startling flavours and unusual combinations in the kitchen.