Shandon Bells Guest House | Bed & Breakfast in Cork

| 7.9 (4224 Reviews) |   21 Bedrooms  7 Bathrooms  15 Guests
Cork Bed & Breakfast | Shandon Bells Guest House

21 Bedroom Bed & Breakfast in Cork

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. Each room includes satellite channels on its wall-mounted LCD TV, as well as free WiFi access. There is a private bathroom and hairdryer, along with tea/coffee facilities and welcome sweets. Guests at Shandon Bells Guest House can order a buffet breakfast or hearty full Irish breakfasts for a surcharge. The famous English Market in Cork is just a 10-minute walk away. The main entrance of University College Cork is less than a minute's walk away, and the bustling shops and restaurants of St Patrick’s Street are only 15 minutes’ walk away. Free parking is available on site. If it is full,we have parking spots in a secured car park a few yards from us. If you are coming from the city center, you will see it on the left hand side, after you go past The River Lee hotel, a large student accommodations building and a few houses. The address is University Place Car Park, Eircode: T12A62W. EV charger is available on site.

Shandon Bells Guest House is located in Cork.

This 21 Bedrooms Bed & Breakfast is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Designated Smoking Area, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 4224 reviews with the average score of 7.9 . Coming to Cork and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Bed & Breakfast for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 21 Bedrooms Bed & Breakfast if you want to learn more about this RBO place in Cork. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Shandon Bells Guest House in Cork is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Shandon Bells Guest House”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Bed & Breakfast, please let us know.

Show more
 
Western Road, Cork, T12RC63, Ireland

Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
Parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
  • Accessible parking
Activities
  • Fishing
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Express check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Private check-in/out
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
Please note pre-authorization is 4 days prior to arrival date, instead of two days, kindly note that only 2 out of 12 rooms are located on the ground floor. the other 10 rooms are accessible via stairs only. therefore the accommodations may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment. to request a ground floor room, please contact the property prior to arrival, american express cards are not accepted, free parking is available, please note that this is a nonsmoking property and any violation will result in a 100 eur fine, directions: the property is located on a corner between donovan road and western road. when leaving from a city center (coming from a washington street) on your left side you will be passing by the river lee hotel. shandon bells guest house is located just a couple of houses after the hotel, on the first set of traffic lights on the left side of the road, eircode: t12 rc63, gps coordinates:, latitude 51.8956418647737, longitude -8.488526341799343, kindly note that check-in earlier than 14:00 or later than 21:00 is not available unless requested prior to arrival, changing the type of room from twin to double or from double to twin upon arrival is subject to availability and not possible if the property is fully booked for the date, please note that the property requires photo id: a passport, an id card or a driving license. guests who made their reservation later than 15 hours before check-in leave a 200 euro deposit against damage.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.66
Location:
8.68
Staff:
8.84
Facilities:
7.86
Comfort:
8.24
Cleanliness:
8.47
Shelley
Aug 30, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The bed was so comfy only 10 min walk to the centre
See All Reviews

Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Single Room

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Radio, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Trash cans, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Fire extinguisher

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

River view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack

Layout

Window
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Radio, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Trash cans, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Fire extinguisher

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

City view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack

Layout

Window
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 10 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Twin Room

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Radio, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Trash cans, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Fire extinguisher

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

City view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window
Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Radio, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Trash cans, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Fire extinguisher

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window
Economy Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Radio, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Fire extinguisher

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

River view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack

Layout

Window
Economy Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 8 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Economy Twin Room

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Radio, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Trash cans, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Fire extinguisher

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

River view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack

Layout

Window
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Radio, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Trash cans, Key access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Fire extinguisher

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

FAQ's

Is this Shandon Bells Guest House pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Shandon Bells Guest House?

Check-in time for Shandon Bells Guest House starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Shandon Bells Guest House have a swimming pool?

No, this Shandon Bells Guest House does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Shandon Bells Guest House?

Best-rates for the Shandon Bells Guest House starts from $208 per night with includes View, EV Charge Station, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, Internet, Restaurant, Parking, Designated Smoking Area, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Child Friendly, TV, Accessibility, Bar, Entertainment with all other facilities. RBO matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Shandon Bells Guest House a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this bed & breakfast 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the bed & breakfast has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Shandon Bells Guest House wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Shandon Bells Guest House has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Shandon Bells Guest House?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Shandon Bells Guest House indicates 1 day stay policy at this bed & breakfast. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Shandon Bells Guest House?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Shandon Bells Guest House are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

People Also Ask

Check Bed & Breakfast Availability
Nightly rates from:
US $208
You will be redirected to  
Hot Deal - It has been viewed 119 times today
Not the right fit? Check out our other properties in Cork
|
10.0 (63 Reviews)
Bed & Breakfast
  • Parking
  • TV
  • View
10.0 (1 Review)
Bed & Breakfast
  • Parking
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Security/Safety
|
10.0 (7 Reviews)
House
  • Parking
  • View
  • Security/Safety