Shandon Bells Guest House
Bed and Breakfast in Cork City
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this bed and breakfast
On the banks of the River Lee, Shandon Bells offers bright, classically furnished rooms with LCD TVs, and full Irish breakfasts. Guests can enjoy on-site private fishing on the river.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Cork City
Available Rooms
1 Single • 96 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Double • 161 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Single • 107 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double • 215 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 Double • 107 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
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4.5 / 5.0
quirky, cozy and great hosts.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfekte Lage und wunderschöner Frühstücksraum mit Sicht auf den Fluss. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und gemütlich eingerichtet. Das Frühstück ist reichhaltig, sehr lecker und abwechslungsreich. Besonders genossen haben wir die familiäre Atmosphäre und die wohltuende Freundlichkeit der Angestellten. Wir haben uns willkommen und sehr wohl gefühlt. Danke!
Es gab nichts.
2.5 / 5.0
The bed was quite comfortable, the price was comparatively cheap, parking was available a few doors down in a vacant lot. The garden terrace outside the common area was beside a river and was quite picturesque, not really from the room though. Walking distance to city center, eateries and sightseeing options, also nice walking around the river area.
I had a single room. It was up a few flights of stairs, I had to take my large suitcase up there. As you can see from the pics it was a very small room. The bathroom was accessed via a skinny door which I first mistook for a cupboard. There was little room in the bathroom, and no-where except the floor for your toiletry bag. The shelf in the shower was loose and hanging off the wall so you needed to put all your stuff on the floor. There was a kettle, but the cord didn't reach to the power point (yes I tried turning the base around so the cord was on the end of shelf, but it still didn't reach) so I had to put it on the floor. The TV reception was constantly buffering so trying to watch TV was pointless. They seemed like they catered quite well to people wanting a hot breakfast, but there was no real Continental option to speak of besides about 20 packets of Bran Flakes. I went out for breakfast to Cafe Velo I think it was, they had a good number of options. There were no sheers on the windows, and there were a number of houses opposite, so you need to shut the heavier curtains for privacy. Even though I paid for 2 nights accommodation I packed up and left after I got back from eating out for breakfast. If you are after a reasonably priced room with a hot breakfast, are not a large person, and don't mind small spaces or ambient noise (bring earplugs if you are not a sound sleeper), this place could be for you. The Franciscan Well Brewery serves good pizza and beer in a nice beer garden, and was within walking distance.
5.0 / 5.0
the bedroom is lovely
happy with everything
3.5 / 5.0
Good location, near river, big park. To city center is around 15 mins by walk. The house was private before, but rebuild to guest house, which means, you'll leave like in house and feel this spirit. Kettle in the room.
Bathroom is tiny. Breakfast is preparing by administrator for each guest, only few things a self service. This means your breakfast could take a some time, bear in mind. We waited around 15 mins after ordering. Coffee machine didn't work, and we had to drink not so good instant coffee. In general, our stay didn't match with price around 185 euros per night.
4.0 / 5.0
Fresh and lovely breakfast with a terrace next to the river
Nothing to do with the bed and breakfast, but being close to the University mean it can get noisy at night.
4.0 / 5.0
Good location close to town
Shower was hard to use and impossible not to cover floor with water
4.0 / 5.0
The room was clean. Bed comfortable
To get my breakfast I had to get out of the building and go to a back door and there was served. And it was raining so wasn’t really pleasant …
4.0 / 5.0
Great location easy walking distance to central cork
Parking on site but noisy lots of stairs
5.0 / 5.0
Found it out very soon for issues.
Mattress was not even. Like my side was slide.
4.0 / 5.0
Very central location. I was happy to safely park my car and walk around the city for most outings.
There was secure additional parking very close by.
The room was clean and there was room service each morning.
There was no microwave in the room but there was a living room with a clean fridge, clean water dispenser and clean microwave for general use
There was no iron for clothes and no fridge in each room. Bathroom was small.
4.5 / 5.0
Pernottamento di una notte: camera accogliente e spaziosa (2 adulti + culla per la bambina), bagno piccolo ma funzionale, molto pulito e comodo al centro. Personale molto disponibile, colazione abbondante. Parcheggio di fronte alla struttura.
4.0 / 5.0
Rustig gelegen maar wel op loopafstand van het centrum van Cork. Schoon en netjes!
Beetje krappe badkamer
4.5 / 5.0
Posizione molto buona, soggiorno brevissimo (una notte) ma tutto è stato all'altezza
Non ho niente di negativo da segnalare
4.5 / 5.0
La situation, l'accueil et la propreté.
Établissement charmant
Prix un peu élevé
4.5 / 5.0
Free secure parking was what made me pick the Shandon Bells. Room was clean, warm, and quiet, overlooking the river. Shower with a good flow in ensuite. Friendly, helpful staff. Keypad entry to building.
I was happy enough with the cost, but it was about 10% more than I expected. Of course, that could just be inflation, which is a bit rampant in 2024.
3.5 / 5.0
Lækker morgenmad efter eget valg. Venligt personale. Fint værelse med ok plads og lækkert badekar. Flot udsigt ud mod en flod.
Ligger et stykke fra centrum. Meget trafikeret vej udenfor.
4.0 / 5.0
Lekker dicht bij het centrum
Binnenplaats voor de motor
Alles mooi schoon
Lekker ontbijt
Is buiten een stuk regenpijp weg waardoor er tijdens regen een vreselijk druppend geluid was.
4.0 / 5.0
Room was comfortable & in a good location.
Good to have Netflix.
Bed was really comfortable.
It was a little noisy as it is next to a busy junction but did not affect sleeping at all.
3.0 / 5.0
Clean room
Very noisy room on the ground floor,.
3.5 / 5.0
Hyggeligt
Litt trafikk støy, men må der være i byen😉
3.0 / 5.0
The bed was very comfortable! The staff was lovely!
The bathroom was so small it was difficult to move around freely. It was noisy because it’s on a busy corner.
2.5 / 5.0
Frühstück war ausreichend und OK.
Anreisebeschreibung fehlerhaft. Parkplatz vorhanden aber nur im Nebenhof. Zimmer sehr laut und Bad sehr klein.
Kein TV Empfang im Zimmer.(nur Netflix möglich).
4.0 / 5.0
The breakfast was delicious
3.5 / 5.0
Location was okay and the fact that we had a car and parking was available was a bonus. The area out the back is great to be able to sit and enjoy a drink and food.
It was okay for an overnight stay so nothing I didn't really like.
4.0 / 5.0
Location, lovely and clean. Staff great and sitting outside by river really nice. . We arrived early and the staff gave us our rooms as we arrived which was fab.
Shower a little hard to work, ran bath a sane time but that could be me!
3.5 / 5.0
Le petit déjeuner
3.5 / 5.0
La posizione è a 10 minuti dal centro e dal Mercato della città. La zona è molto tranquilla.
Il bagno moderno ma nella nostra stanza c'era una vasca (poco funzionale per un viaggio in cui si preferisce la doccia).
C'era tutto l'occorrente per caffè e tè caldo.
Asciugamani e lenzuola puliti.
La struttura è datata, anche internamente.
Ci sono pezzi di intonaco staccati dal muro e la moquette non pulitissima.
Interazione con il personale ridotta al minimo
4.0 / 5.0
Comfortable place to stay next to the college campus. Old building so has charm balanced by hauling luggage up stairs and quirky layout. On-site parking is limited so arrive early. Worked well for our needs.
Bathroom was very narrow.
3.5 / 5.0
Location
4.5 / 5.0
The management / staff were wonderful - really helpful as we were arriving late on bikes. Breakfast was great. Nice riverside spot out the back
4.5 / 5.0
Personnel très souriant. Bon petit déjeuner avec choix
Chambre petite.
3.0 / 5.0
Good location; friendly staff who are trying their best
This is a 'you are on your own once we give you the keys' type of establishment . If you have a issue there is no one to contact . You can go and ring the bell outside what is called reception and will get a message that no one is available ; we came back after dinner and found the soap dispenser in the bathroom did not dispense anything but could get no help . Had to use the shampoo to wash our hands which is no big deal in itself but this place was not cheap
5.0 / 5.0
Everything, location, amenities, comfort, cleanliness and great staff
Nothing
2.5 / 5.0
Aufmerksames Personal beim Frühstück. Hat mich darauf hingewiesen, dass Porridge nicht mit veganer Milch angerichtet ist.
Zimmer wurde auf Booking mit "Blick auf Fluss" angepriesen. Tatsächlich war das Zimmer im Erdgeschoss und das Fenster ging auf einen Innenhof, wo alle Leute zum Frühstück vorbei gehen mussten. Die Zimmertür war gegenüber dem Eingang, dh wir haben jedes Ein- und Ausgehen anderer Gäste extrem laut mitbekommen.
4.5 / 5.0
We asked to leave our vehicle in their parking lot prior to check-in so that we could walk and explore. The staff were very compliant.
The room was a bit small, but our window did have a nice view of the River.
4.0 / 5.0
Location was great, very central and we could walk to the centre easily. Room and bathroom was spacious. We had seat by the river for breakfast and it was a lovely sunny day. Staff were friendly.
Shower was hard to figure our as two taps both controlling pressure and temperature and hard to get it right. Breakfast service was a little slow, we asked for tea about 4 times before we got it, as not many staff for the amount of guests. There was also no alternative/plant milk which is unusual in this day and age.
4.0 / 5.0
Äusserst nettes und freundliches Personal. Die Zimmer sind sauber, geräumig und nett eingerichtet. Das Frühstück ist landesüblich und gut. Die Lage ist gut und die Stadt ist zu Fuß bequem zu erreichen.
Mülltrennsystem für den Gast nicht offensichlich.
4.5 / 5.0
We were a bit surprised by how small the room was, but the breakfast room was lovely. The high rating is really for the staff. They were warm and friendly and made everything really lovely, and the coffee and breakfast were done to perfection.
Room was pretty small.
3.5 / 5.0
Good location to visit the city.
Nice breakfast
Clean rooms
Wat gedateerd, smal bed en geen mogelijkheid voor koffie.
Onze kamer was bovenin en voor tijd van het jaar ontzettend warm.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Cork City?
The average price for a rental in Cork City is $107 per night. This rental is $0 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shandon Bells Guest House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Shandon Bells Guest House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Shandon Bells Guest House?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.
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