Hello - <BR> I am starting to plan my trip for April 2003, and am planning on staying 3 nights in Cork. <BR>I don't want to spend too much per night, but will need parking. ( and 2 rooms - possibly 3 - 1 double & 2 singles not sure yet how we are breaking it up.) <BR><BR> Any suggestions? ( Yes it must be ENSUITE)

Debbie, are you talking about the City of Cork or the county? If the city, is it important to be near the centre/or outskirts okay (might make driving easier). Also what direction are you coming from?

I am looking at the City of Cork, but will be venturing out on at least 1 of the days toward Cobh. <BR><BR>The easier the driving the better - Is Cork very busy? If we stay on the outskirts, is there public parking where we can walk from? <BR><BR>Not sure yet if I will be coming from Killarney or from Waterford - still need to work out the specific itinerary. <BR><BR>thanks for the help.

The following are cheap, but not B&B's:<BR><BR>In Cork City there are a couple of budget hostels. Sheila's hostel is a 5-minute walk from the bus and train stations (where there is a regular bus service to Blarney). http://www.sheilashostel.ie/ Expect to pay 19-21 Euro for a double, 14-15 Euro for a quad, or 13.50 Euro for a 6 bed dorm.<BR>Another lodging option in Cork City is Kinlay house (in the city center (10-minute walk to the bus station)). http://www.kinlayhouse.ie/usitaccom/...ork/index.html tel: 021-4508966 Email: [email protected] Expect to pay the following 14-15 Euro for a dorm, 18 Euro per person in 3-6 bed room, 20-22 Euro per person for double, and 25.50 for a single. They have free breakfast and have internet access.<BR>

Hi Debbie<BR>Cork is a pretty big city. Just a suggestion, have you considered staying in Cobh or Kinsale instead? They are both interesting, scenic little towns.

I hope this doesn't sound too disparaging, but I drove through the city of Cork and didn't find it very appealing as a tourist destination.<BR><BR>Not far from Cork, we stayed in a beautiful farmhouse called Ballymakeigh House. Mrs. Browne has won awards for her cooking and the place was lovely. It's in a town called Youghal.

Cork city is a great place to visit- it's best to walk around it as it has a one-way system that makes driving a headache. There is public parking but it operates on a disc system (usually maximum stay is 2-3 hours). There's also high rise cark parks around the centre. Price varies per hour (c. 2euros+ an hour)Re Cork being unappealing: the previous message was obviously from someone who didn't take too much time to look around on foot!<BR>re places to stay:<BR>Kinlay house ok and central, as hostels go. there are alot of B+Bs along a road called the Western road, which is about 10mins walk from the city centre. If you want to stay nearer the centre there's Jurys Inn- the rates vary but you could check it out on www.jurys-doyle.com<BR>There's also an Ibis hotel in a place called Little Island about 6miles from the centre (also on a direct suburban train link). Not sure of the website address. <BR>Re Cobh- lovely, unusual town - home of all things Titanic (I am biased as I live there!) . Lots of B+Bs- e.g Robin Hill (expensive), Tearmann and Westbourne House.Also, Commodore Hotel and the Water's Edge hotel.<BR>Near Cobh is Fota Wildlife park, which would be good for an afternoon with children (if you have them)<BR>Re Youghal: Nice town,there's a great place called Aherne's which is a restaurant and b+b/hotel. <BR>Kinsale- rather touristy but alot of very good restaurants.<BR>If you are only going to stay around the city, maybe with a day trip to Cobh, you might find that you don't need a car.<BR>Let me know if you need any more information.<BR>Have a good stay!