Munster, Ireland
Hotels in Cork, Ireland
Cork is a city in Munster, Ireland with about 224,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 98 hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Cork International Airport (ORK), about 6 km away. The most comfortable months are usually June, July and August, with average highs around 17–18°C.
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- Hotels found
- 98
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- ORK · 6 km
- Cork International Airport
- Best months
- June and July
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Cork
Clayton Hotel Cork City
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.4
Very good
Hayfield Manor
★★★★★Hotels1.5 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
The Kingsley Hotel
★★★★Hotels2.6 km from centre
9.0
Exceptional
Hotel Isaacs Cork City
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.7
Excellent
The Grasslands Holiday Home,
★★★★Apartments13 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
Woodview House Bed and Breakfast
★★★★Bed and breakfasts4.8 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
Glenbower House
★★★★Apartments29 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Ballea Castle
★★★★Apartments9.3 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Luxury 2 bed fully equipped city centre apartment
★★★★Apartmentsunder 1 km from centre
9.3
Exceptional
Fabulous and Sunny 2 bed Apartment, in City Centre
★★★Apartmentsunder 1 km from centre
9.3
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Cork?
| 5-star | 3 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 42 |
| 3-star | 28 |
| 2-star | 9 |
| Hotels | 42 |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 41 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 10 |
| Aparthotels | 3 |
| Residences | 2 |
When to go
Weather in Cork by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Low °C | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Rain mm | 117 | 88 | 86 | 78 | 84 | 90 | 96 | 102 | 89 | 120 | 124 | 124 |
Things to see
Famous places in Cork
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Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Cork
- ORK · Cork International Airport6 km
- KIR · Kerry Airport79 km
- SNN · Shannon Airport95 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Cork at a glance
- Country
- Ireland
- Region
- Munster
- Population
- 224,004 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 10 m
- Time zone
- Europe/Dublin
- Coordinates
- 51.898, -8.471
About
About Cork
Cork is the second-largest city in the Republic of Ireland, the county town of County Cork, the largest city in the province of Munster and the third-largest on the island of Ireland. At the 2022 census, it had a population of 224,004.
From the Wikipedia article “Cork (city)”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Cork hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Cork?
Search Cork on book.maqami.co and sign in with a free MAQAMI account before you book. Signed-in members see member prices, which are up to 10% below the guest price shown to visitors who are not signed in. Prices are live and change with dates and availability.
How many hotels can I book in Cork?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 98 hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Cork (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Cork?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, June, July and August usually offer the most comfortable weather in Cork. July is the warmest month (average high 18°C) and November is the wettest (124 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Cork?
Cork International Airport (ORK) is about 6 km from the centre of Cork. Kerry Airport (KIR) is 79 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Cork?
You pay for the room in full at checkout on book.maqami.co, through Stripe. Some hotels also charge local taxes such as a city or tourism tax directly at the property; when a rate has such a fee, it is shown before you pay.
What are the most famous sights in Cork?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Cork are Blarney Castle, Blackrock Castle, Carrigrohane Castle, Cork Opera House.
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