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Guesthouse The Old Bank Town House

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The Old Bank Town House

10 / 11 Pearse Street, , Kinsale, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 924 reviews)

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9.2
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924 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Location

    9.8

  • Total

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

The room was beautiful. The people were lovely and very welcoming. Very accommodating.

Ciara Ireland

The location is perfect for a trip to Kinsale. You can see it from almost anywhere in town. The breakfast was delicious and the bed very comfortable.

Oz Ireland

Great food, very clean, excellent location. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Darryl United Kingdom

Excellent location right the centre of town. Beautiful old building with loads of history. The nicest breakfast we’ve had in a long time (and a very wide selection to choose from). Would highly recommend.

Grace Ireland

This was our favorite hotel in all of our Ireland trip! The beds were so comfortable, the staff was really kind, and the breakfast was delicious. They even had yummy chocolate chip cookies on the bed for us. Couldn't have asked for a better stay.

Allison United States of America

The room was beautiful and the hotel is centrally located in town. The room had coffee and cookies awaiting our check-in. The breakfast was amazing. Overall, just a great experience!

Kaitlyn United States of America

We stayed three nights there. The good location, good breakfast, good view, good staffs, good cafe machine, a beautiful and clean room.

Tzu Taiwan

breakfast: good choice of good food. home baking. room: comfortable, spacious, elegantly furnished. location: right on kinsale's main street, opposite the harbor. overall, more like a nice hotel than a b&b.

David United States of America

Very central, accommodating re queries and check in, lovely breakfast

Jeanne United Kingdom

Excellent breakfast and value for money. Friendly staff and lovely room

Neil United Kingdom

Excellent location!

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9.2
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924 reviews
  • 9.8

    Excellent location!

  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    Great neighborhood
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
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    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Great breakfast
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  • Highly rated for:
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  • Highly rated for:
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The room was beautiful. The people were lovely and very welcoming. Very accommodating.”
    Ciara Ciara Ireland Ireland
  • “The location is perfect for a trip to Kinsale. You can see it from almost anywhere in town. The breakfast was delicious and the bed very comfortable.”
    Oz Oz Ireland Ireland
  • “Great food, very clean, excellent location. Staff very friendly and helpful.”
    Darryl Darryl United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent location right the centre of town. Beautiful old building with loads of history. The nicest breakfast we’ve had in a long time (and a very wide selection to choose from).”
    Grace Grace Ireland Ireland
  • “This was our favorite hotel in all of our Ireland trip! The beds were so comfortable, the staff was really kind, and the breakfast was delicious.”
    Allison Allison United States of America United States of America
  • “The room was beautiful and the hotel is centrally located in town. The room had coffee and cookies awaiting our check-in. The breakfast was amazing. Overall, just a great experience!”
    Kaitlyn Kaitlyn United States of America United States of America
  • “We stayed three nights there. The good location, good breakfast, good view, good staffs, good cafe machine, a beautiful and clean room.”
    Tzu Tzu Taiwan Taiwan
  • “breakfast: good choice of good food. home baking. room: comfortable, spacious, elegantly furnished. location: right on kinsale's main street, opposite the harbor.”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “Very central, accommodating re queries and check in, lovely breakfast”
    Jeanne Jeanne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent breakfast and value for money. Friendly staff and lovely room”
    Neil Neil United Kingdom United Kingdom

In Kinsale’s center, this award-winning Georgian townhouse offers individually decorated rooms, a gourmet food store, and a stylish cafe. Free Wi-Fi and buffet breakfasts are available.

Light and classically furnished, each room at The Old Bank Town House provides a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can relax with a TV and free tea and coffee in the rooms.

Serving a menu with daily specials, coffees, and take-out lunches, the house’s cafe also provides fresh baking including homemade breads and cake. The award-winning Blue Haven Restaurant serves fine cuisine and is located next door at The Old Bank Town House’s partner hotel.

Cork Airport can be reached by taxi or bus in 25 minutes, while Charlesfort is a 10 minute drive away. Garretstown is a 20 minute drive from The Old Bank Town House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.

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  • Ciara Ireland

    “The room was beautiful. The people were lovely and very welcoming. Very accommodating.”

  • Oz Ireland

    “The location is perfect for a trip to Kinsale. You can see it from almost anywhere in town. The breakfast was delicious and the bed very comfortable.”

  • Darryl United Kingdom

    “Great food, very clean, excellent location. Staff very friendly and helpful.”

  • Grace Ireland

    “Excellent location right the centre of town. Beautiful old building with loads of history. The nicest breakfast we’ve had in a long time (and a very wide selection to choose from). Would highly recommend. ”

  • Allison United States of America

    “This was our favorite hotel in all of our Ireland trip! The beds were so comfortable, the staff was really kind, and the breakfast was delicious. They even had yummy chocolate chip cookies on the bed for us. Couldn't have asked for a better stay.”

  • Kaitlyn United States of America

    “The room was beautiful and the hotel is centrally located in town. The room had coffee and cookies awaiting our check-in. The breakfast was amazing. Overall, just a great experience!”

  • Tzu Taiwan

    “We stayed three nights there. The good location, good breakfast, good view, good staffs, good cafe machine, a beautiful and clean room.”

  • David United States of America

    “breakfast: good choice of good food. home baking. room: comfortable, spacious, elegantly furnished. location: right on kinsale's main street, opposite the harbor. overall, more like a nice hotel than a b&b.”

  • Jeanne United Kingdom

    “Very central, accommodating re queries and check in, lovely breakfast ”

  • Neil United Kingdom

    “Excellent breakfast and value for money. Friendly staff and lovely room”

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  • Is the hairdryer a tube dryer in the bathroom or a individual proper hairdryer ? Thanks

    Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. We have individual hair dryers that can be found in each of our rooms. Kind Regards Micaela


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  • Regarding the king size room, are there many stairs involved in getting up to the room? Thank you.

    Dear Guest, Thanks for your email. Our hotel provides a lift with access to almost all floors, except for reception (16 steps) and to our main suite that owns a full floor. Looking forward to hearing from you Best Regards, Reception


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  • What time is breakfast served? Do you have any options for an early breakfast for people who need to leave early?

    Hello, thank you for your question. Residents' breakfast is served between 7.30 am and 10.30 am. For residents leaving early, we can supply a breakfast bag. In the bag, you will get a bottle of water, fruit and a small breakfast snack.


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  • Is the breakfast an Irish cooked breakfast or a continental baked goods type?

    Our breakfast is cooked to order consisting of full Irish, eggs benedict, super omelet and many more. We also have a cold buffet for you to choose from. As we are a Coffee Shop, we also offer you a continental baked goods type. Any dietary requirements, please let us know.


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  • Is the hairdryer a tube dryer in the bathroom or a individual proper hairdryer ? Thanks

    Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. We have individual hair dryers that can be found in each of our rooms. Kind Regards Micaela


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    Asked about: Double Room
  • Regarding the king size room, are there many stairs involved in getting up to the room? Thank you.

    Dear Guest, Thanks for your email. Our hotel provides a lift with access to almost all floors, except for reception (16 steps) and to our main suite that owns a full floor. Looking forward to hearing from you Best Regards, Reception


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    Asked about: King or Twin Room
  • What time is breakfast served? Do you have any options for an early breakfast for people who need to leave early?

    Hello, thank you for your question. Residents' breakfast is served between 7.30 am and 10.30 am. For residents leaving early, we can supply a breakfast bag. In the bag, you will get a bottle of water, fruit and a small breakfast snack.


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  • Is the breakfast an Irish cooked breakfast or a continental baked goods type?

    Our breakfast is cooked to order consisting of full Irish, eggs benedict, super omelet and many more. We also have a cold buffet for you to choose from. As we are a Coffee Shop, we also offer you a continental baked goods type. Any dietary requirements, please let us know.


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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant The Blue Haven
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  • Restaurant Hamlets
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  • Cafe/Bar The Old Bank House
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  • Cafe/Bar Fish Market Restaurant
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  • Cafe/Bar Fishy Fishy
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Cork Airport
    9.6 miles
  • Kerry Airport
    54.5 miles
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  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • On-site coffee shop
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 1.50 per hour.

  • Street parking
Services
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Babysitting/Child services
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
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  • Safe
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  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
€ 20 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

There will be home baked cookies on arrival.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that that different policies and additional supplements will apply for bank holidays and festivals dates.

Please note that pre-authorization for incidentals is required upon check-in.

Please note that for group bookings of 4 guests or more, bank holidays and festivals, a cancelation fee of 50 per cent of the total booking applies if canceled within 21 days of arrival or 100 per cent if canceled within 14 days of arrival. All deposits are nonrefundable.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Old Bank Town House

  • The Old Bank Town House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • Room options at The Old Bank Town House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Single

  • Guests staying at The Old Bank Town House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • The Old Bank Town House is 350 feet from the center of Kinsale.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Old Bank Town House by:

    • Car 20min
    • Taxi 20min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 35min

  • Check-in at The Old Bank Town House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Old Bank Town House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Old Bank Town House (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Street parking

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  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.5
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.8
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