| there are also 2- and 3-bedroom apartments with kitchens and washer/dryers. full irish breakfast is available for a surcharge. the relaxed, modern restaurant has a heated courtyard with a garden and a waterfall. guests have access to a nearby gym with a pool for a surcharge. the plush, modern rooms offer cable tv, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set in a classic redbrick building dating from the late 19th century, this traditional hotel is 6 minutes' walk from the cork opera house and 11 minutes' walk from cork english market
Cork Airport 14 min
Spike Island (1 hr 15)
Island with origins as a monastic settlement featuring a 19th-century, star-shaped fort with tours. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral (14 min)
Spired, Gothic Revival building, designed by William Burges, hosting Church of Ireland services. Cork City Gaol (Museum) (9 min)
Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop. Crawford Art Gallery (7 min)
Domestic arts centre showcasing a collection of 2000 paintings, sculpture, glass and video works. Blarney Stone (17 min)
Ancient stone in a medieval castle keep said to give those who kiss it a mystical eloquence. The English Market (6 min)
Traders selling organic and locally produced food in an 18th-century covered market. Blackrock Castle Observatory (12 min)
Late 16th-century castle trading as an educational centre for science, engineering and technology. Blarney Castle & Gardens (16 min)
Ruined castle housing the famed Blarney Stone, a kiss of which is said to grant the gift of the gab. Elizabeth Fort (15 min)
This star-shaped 17th-century fort offers views of the city views & guided tours. Cobh Heritage Centre- The Queenstown Story (24 min)
Heritage museum and historic naval, emigration and shipping harbour, from where Titanic set sail. Fitzgerald Park (13 min)
Popular green space with a museum, fountain, sculptures, walking paths & manicured landscaping. Fota Island (17 min)
The nation's only wildlife park is housed on this island also known for a famed home & gardens. Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church (9 min)
18th-century working church with a landmark tower, open for city views and chance to ring the bells. Fota Wildlife Park (18 min)
Verdant, 70-acre zoo area for endangered animals, plus a large garden with numerous plant species. The Butter Museum (9 min)
Engaging displays on the traditional craft of butter-making, its role in Irish society and culture. | 
