🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland
The Metropole Hotel
📍 McCurtain Street, Cork, T23EEC3
Your stay — The Metropole Hotel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Holy Trinity (132 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Upper Room Cork Church (239 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Cork Seventh-day Adventist Church (284 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Saint Finbarr's South (337 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Winthrop Arcade — 297 m · ~4 min walk
Peace Park — 374 m · ~5 min walk
Nano Nagle Heritage Centre — 494 m · ~6 min walk
Triskel Art Centre — 641 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 249 m · ~3 min walk
Minihan's Chemist — 273 m · ~3 min walk
Fitzgeralds Newsagents — 165 m · ~2 min walk
Parnell Place Cork Bus Station — 540 m · ~7 min walk
Good to know — Cork
Type G · 230V
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Emergency Contacts
CorkFor non-urgent police matters in Cork, dial 021 452 2000. For medical advice outside emergencies, contact the SouthDoc out-of-hours GP service on 1850 335 999.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cork, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Metropole Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 249 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Minihan's Chemist — 273 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Cork Airport → Airport Lodge Guest House
💡 Uber is unreliable in Cork; use 'Taxi Cork' app or queue at the rank. Drivers expect cash unless pre-booked with card.
Cork City Centre (Parnell Place) → Airport Lodge Guest House
💡 This route runs along Model Farm Road directly. Ask the driver for 'Cork Institute of Technology' stop—it's a 2-minute walk to the B&B.
Cork Airport → Airport Lodge Guest House
💡 Get off at the 'Model Farm Road' stop, it's a 3-minute walk to the B&B. Buy a 'Leap Card' from the airport newsagent for reduced fares.
Cork City Centre (Kent Station) → Airport Lodge Guest House
💡 Don't use the train for this short hop—it's mainly for nearby towns. Only a fallback if buses are cancelled. Walk 10 mins from Kent to the 223/225 bus stop instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Metropole Hotel?
Check-in at The Metropole Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Cork
💡 Go early (before 10am) to avoid the lunch rush. The Farmgate Cafe upstairs has great Irish stew and views of the market floor.
💡 The museum inside is small but free—has exhibits on local history and the 1920 Burning of Cork. Wednesdays are quieter.
💡 Buy a combined ticket with the church (€8) if you want to see the interior. For free bell-ringing, just stand outside the tower at noon.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning for the best light and fewer people. The audio guide (included) is worth it—covers the stained glass and the architect's quirky story.
💡 Buy tickets online to skip the queue; check their website for occasional 'pay-what-you-can' days.