Shandon Bells Guest House - Cork

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Shandon Bells Guest House - Cork
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Overview

Located just 14 minutes' walk from the 17th - century Elizabeth Fort, the 3-star Shandon Bells Guest House Cork features Wi-Fi throughout the property and private parking on site. The non-smoking bed & breakfast is a good starting point for exploring Cork, including Annie Moore Statue, which is merely an 8-minute walk away.

Location

The centre of Cork can be reached within a 15-minute walk, and natural attractions like Bishop Lucey Park are merely 1.4 km away. The Shandon Bells Guest House Cork is around a 10-minute walk from Lancaster Quay bus stop and within easy walking distance of Lewis Glucksman Gallery. Visit The Lough, nearly a 25-minute walk from this Cork property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Ireland. Staying at Shandon Bells Guest House, guests get perfect access to the Irish university "CIT Crawford College of Art and Design" - an educational site located nearly 20 minutes' walk away.

For those travelling from afar, Cork airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

This Cork property features 21 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee and tea making equipment. Some rooms are fitted with a private bathroom.

Eat & Drink

Situated quite close to the hotel, the restaurant Blue Ginger offers a Chinese menu.

Leisure & Business

Other facilities at the Shandon Bells Guest House include a sunbathing terrace and a shared lounge.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-21:00
until 11:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 12 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Bulgarian, Mongolian, Tagalog / Filipino
Building
Number of rooms:21
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Rooms and availability

Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed1 King-size bed
Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Coffee shop

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

VIP check-in/ -out

Sports & Fitness

  • Fishing

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Shandon Bells Guest House

💵 Lowest room price 145 NZ$
📏 Distance to centre 1.3 km
✈️ Distance to airport 7.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport Cork Airport, ORK

Location
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Address
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Western Road, Cork, Ireland
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Western Road, Cork, Ireland
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Gallery
Lewis Glucksman Gallery
160 m
Westbourne Place Waterfront
Annie Moore Statue
590 m
Bridge Crossing River Lee
Carrigadrohid Castle
250 m
Bridge
Donovan's Bridge
80 m
Restaurant
Safia's
20 m
Restaurant
Coffee
2.9 km
Restaurant
Joe's and Bros
620 m
Restaurant
Cafe Depeche
1.6 km
Restaurant
Cissie Youngs
590 m
Restaurant
Franciscan Well Brewery
2.1 km
Restaurant
Cameron's Bakery
1.4 km
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza Washington St
1.4 km
Restaurant
La Tana
1.0 km

Reviews of Shandon Bells Guest House

8.0 /10
Great
3995 reviews
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Clean rooms with river views, varied breakfast, near city center and attractions like Blarney Castle.

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Guests rate the Location 9/10

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Rooms and cleanliness8
Here's what guests said:
“Rooms described as spacious with modern fixtures; cleanliness noted consistently across reviews.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Walking distance to Cork City Hall, Blarney Castle, and local markets enhances exploration.”
Dining8
Here's what guests said:
“Extensive breakfast menu includes hot options and overlooks River Lee; praised for variety and freshness.”
Price and service8
Here's what guests said:
“Friendly staff provide luggage assistance; breakfast priced at €10 benefits guests with varied needs.”
Our guests’ reviewsWrite a Review
  • E
    Eddie
    United States
    left 20 reviews
    Wrote a review on 11 Dec
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service8.0
    Dining8.0
    7.0
    fine views
    comfortable bed
    picturesque terrace

    Beautiful views of the River Lee while enjoying a delicious breakfast. The garden terrace offered a picturesque setting to unwind. The bed was comfortable, and I liked the close walk to city center attractions.

    Single Room
  • W
    William
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 10 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    Warm stay, as always. Fantastic service, relaxing king room with TV, the patio, for instance. Perfect and satisfactory breakfast with a very nice view on the river and freshly brewed coffee to order, as for instance. Speedy check-in and late check-out, parking nearby. Everything wonderful.

  • A
    Alex
    United States
    Wrote a review on 09 Dec
    Perfect
    9.0

    The hotel is definitely recommended to all. Tidy rooms complete with shower, the bathroom, comfy bed.

  • H
    Henry
    United States
    left 18 reviews
    Wrote a review on 03 Dec
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    10
    jacuzzi bathtub
    super clean rooms

    The rooms were supernice and neat. We loved the jacuzzi bathtub! This stay was cozy and well-placed near the city center.

    Deluxe Double Room
  • A
    Alan
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 30 Nov
    Great
    8.8

    Excellent small hotel, staff is friendly, clean, tidy, cozy, comfortable bed, delicious breakfast (Irish breakfast, 10 euros per person), kettle, hair dryer, heater in the room.

    They didn't find Minusov.)

  • S
    Steven
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 30 Nov
    Very good
    7.0

    Quirky small hotel with exceptionally wonderful and fine staff members that was always willing to provide their service.

  • D
    Douglas
    United States
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 27 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    breakfast view
    accommodating staff

    good, good, good

    I loved the breakfast overlooking the river. It was a highlight of my stay! The comfortable outdoor seating area by the river provided the perfect spot to unwind. The staff were really nice, drying my raincoat after a downpour while I was exploring.

    do recommend 😊❤️

    Single Room
  • E
    Eric
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 18 Nov
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms5.0
    Service7.0
    Dining6.0
    6.0
    comfortable bed
    beautiful terrace
    hot breakfast
    cramped bathroom
    difficult parking

    I recently spent 2 nights in a Single Room at Shandon Bells Guest House. The bed felt quite comfortable, a relief after long days exploring Cork. The garden terrace beside the river offered a picturesque spot to unwind. I enjoyed the hot breakfast options, although the selection for a continental breakfast was lacking. Parking a few doors down was convenient, but access was quite tricky, and the tight driveway was stressful to navigate. The bathroom was very cramped, leaving little room to maneuver. I found it difficult to shower without bumping into the walls. Wi-Fi was slow.

    Single Room
  • C
    Cynthia
    United States
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 29 Oct
    Needs improvement
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service7.0
    Dining6.0
    5.0
    accommodating staff
    cramped bathroom
    slow wi-fi

    Friendly and accommodating staff made my stay enjoyable.

    I was disappointed with the cramped bathroom, made showering uncomfortable. The Wi-Fi was disappointingly slow. Parking was tricky to navigate due to a tight driveway. The overcrowded spaces left me feeling uneasy .

    Single Room
  • M
    Michael
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 20 Oct
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    comfortable room
    shared space
    clean accommodations
    narrow driveway

    The Economy Double Room wasvery comfy and tidy, with a nice shared area for drinks. Parking access was tough to navigate.

    Economy Double Room
  • J
    Joseph
    United States
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 18 Oct
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    10
    breakfast

    Breakfast overlooking the river

    Double Room
  • J
    Joe
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 09 Oct
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    8.0
    comfortable single room
    varied breakfast menu
    helpful staff
    tv connection issues

    The breakfast offered a plentiful and varied menu, served in a lovely conservatory overlooking the river, which enhanced the experience. Staff were helpful, allowing me to leave my bags for a few hours after check-out. The location was ideal, just a short walk from Cork city center and near the University.

    The TV connection was problematic, and I missed having a news station available.

    Single Room
  • P
    Philip
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 02 Aug
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Dining8.0
    7.0
    fresh breakfast
    comfortable room
    river view
    lack of family activities

    What a good stay! The breakfast was freshly made and offered plenty of tasty options, and the comfortable room had a beautiful view of the river. We also enjoyed visiting the nearby Blarney Castle, with its lovely gardens, a hit with the kids.

    For dads, it would be great if there were more family-friendly activities nearby.

    Deluxe Double Room
  • C
    Chris
    United States
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 22 Jun
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service8.0
    Dining7.0
    6.0
    comfy bed
    river view
    clean room
    cramped bathroom
    tight parking

    I stayed in a Single Room for 6 nights and it was pretty comfy overall. The bed felt great after long days exploring Cork. The view of the River Lee was lovely, especially while having breakfast. The room was clean, but the bathroom was a bit cramped was great. Parking was tight.

    Single Room
  • N
    Nicholas
    United States
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 15 Jun
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    8.0
    plentiful breakfast
    helpful staff
    cramped bathroom

    Breakfast was plentiful, but Wi-Fi was slow and the bathroom felt cramped.

    Deluxe Double Room

FAQ about Shandon Bells Guest House

Which popular attractions are located near the 3-star Shandon Bells Guest House hotel?
You can always visit the Half Moon theatre "Cork Opera House", placed 2 km from the 3-star Shandon Bells Guest House hotel. Another landmark that is worth your while is Fitzgerald Park located approximately a 10-minute ride away.
What is the closest airport to the Shandon Bells Guest House hotel?
Cork airport is located within a 15-minute drive (10 km) from the Shandon Bells Guest House hotel.
Can I leave my car in the 3-star Shandon Bells Guest House parking lot for free?
Yes, the 3-star Shandon Bells Guest House provides parking spaces for free.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the bed & breakfast?
Guests of the bed & breakfast can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-8/10 according to reviews-restaurant Blue Ginger offering Chinese cuisine.
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 14:00 to 21:00 and check out from 11:00.
What are the booking prices at the Shandon Bells Guest House?
The prices at the Shandon Bells Guest House start from $87.
What payment methods are accepted in Shandon Bells Guest House?
Payment methods in Shandon Bells Guest House include:
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
What kinds of rooms does the 3-star Shandon Bells Guest House hotel offer?
The 3-star Shandon Bells Guest House hotel offers such room types as Double Room, Guest Room, and Deluxe Double Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the bed & breakfast?
Every room at the bed & breakfast includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment.
Does the staff at the 3-star Shandon Bells Guest House speak any foreign languages?
The staff of the 3-star Shandon Bells Guest House will assist you in Tagalog / Filipino, Mongolian, Bulgarian, Turkish, and Italian.
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