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The Old Dispensary

3.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse in Kinsale

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The Old Dispensary welcomes travelers with its warm, inviting atmosphere in a prime location. Guests appreciate the smoke-free environment throughout the property and can stay connected with WiFi available in all public areas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1 )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Heating
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Heating
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Heating
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Day bed
Heating
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio, Ensuite (Luxury Studio Ensuite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Green Hill, Lower O'Connell Street, Kinsale, County Cork, P17 XK81

What's nearby

  • The Kinsale Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Multose Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Desmond Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charles Fort - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • James Fort - 8 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 39 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fishy Fishy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kitty O Se's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dino's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jim Edwards - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Old Dispensary

Property highlights
The Old Dispensary provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Dispensary pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Old Dispensary?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Dispensary?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Dispensary located?

Situated in Kinsale, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of The Kinsale Museum, Saint Multose Church, and Desmond Castle. Charles Fort and Kinsale Rugby Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Old Dispensary Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 121 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old dispensary was perfect for our honeymoon getaway! It was conveniently located and had a beautiful view of city and harbor! Staff was very easy to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, room large and brite. I asked for an extra chair and one was found quickly and delivered. Much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

David

No elevator and we were on the 5th floor which we were unaware of. Difficult carry suit cases up 5 flights of stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Valter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room spacious and clean. Position very central to town. Would go again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nolan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reason to stay here is that the location is fantastic. The town of Kinsale is a beautiful place for a seaside vacation. The accommodation itself was a little run down and dirty but for the continence of being so close to the centre of town it was worth it. Not an accessible stay, lots of stairs for anyone who has mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cozette L

Disliked: Amenities
The room was big and fine but we did not know that we had to drag our heavy suitcases up a large flight of outside stairs and a flight inside the building. The towels in the bathroom were quite old and not to absorbent. The shower was very nice, however. The bed was comfortable, and the view from the windows were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place & easy self check in. Building was very difficult to find. Hidden in the back and we had to ask Locals how to get there… once we found it, it was perfect. Clean and had all we need. Within walking distance to all the main sites. Worth staying at!

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great three night stay. Property was clean enough. Slight lack of attention to detail eg. Shower gel empty, curtains need rehanging, no guest manual at all. Those were minor niggles and overall I had a comfy, quiet and pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Review

Bed comfortable shower very good Double room but only 1 bedside locker and 1 side lamp. Room badly needing an upgrade ie paint job as very dated. Towels provided were threadbare. Small outdoor area completely overgrown so useless. Door to ensuite would not close.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice lodgings

The location is excellent, up a few steps from street level. Bear this is mind if you have suitcases. There is a bar just a few doors away and there is some noise from here at night, but nothing too much and didn't really disturb us. The room we had was large & spacious. 2 chairs would have been better than the one chair. There was tea & coffee provided and a mini fridge in the room. The bed was comfortable with power sockets nearby. The shower was excellent. Bathroom extractor fan was broken and some of the lights were also not working. Basic maintenance items could be improved. But overall, a nice lodge for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a spacious room with a great bathtub. We were able to find street parking easily and could walk wherever we wanted to go. There was a little confusion with the check in only because we did not get the email letting us know how to find the key and get in. There was a nice gentleman there cleaning and he helped us out. I would stay there again and would definitely recommend it to others. Kinsale is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nevenka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very nicely decorated, very spacious room and bathroom. Can only be reached by short walk up the stairs, but this was clearly mentioned in the posting. Our toilet did not flush. It was repaired the next day, but should have been taken care of before our arrival. I recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anne

The amount of stairs to get to the front door made it difficult to get luggage up and down . The room was nice We had issues with WiFi password could not read the handwritten password on paper in hallway . Never got sorted out . But location was perfect o walk to restaurants and shops .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice property but way over priced

The room is very large. But there is only 1 chair to sit on and loads of room for a small table and some chairs. The floors are very creeky and you can hear all the neighbouring rooms. This place has great potential in an amazing location, but needs a tidy up. Parking was ok but would be a nightmare in peak season. I learnt after staying that there is a kitchen onsite. It would have been nice to know this before hand. There is no common area to sit and read a book or mingle with other guests. The heaters were not on during the first night and it was freezing. You are basicslly staying in a hostel without any ability to socialise.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location in the heart of Kinsale. Everything is walkable. The studio is beautiful, but the bed is soft, and the kitchen is not well stocked. No pans were oven safe. No paring or chef’s knives. More than a few cobwebs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient to this charming seaside town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is within walking distance to everything and still fairly quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is convenient to restaurants, pubs, and other attractions in Kinsale village. It was clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Mouldy and dirty

The apartment was a very good size, with an outdoor space, but unfortunately it was unclean, had a significant amount of black mould throughout the bathroom, hallway and bedroom area. The stairwell, entire apartment, bedding, towels and soft furnishings smelt strongly of damp. We came away with a lot of what look like flea bits We are disappointed, we feel that the price paid was not reflected in the apartment we were given, as you will see in the pictures a good majority could have been cleaned prior to our arrival
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy check in and check out system. Super large room and bathroom. Parking right outside. Great communication. Perfect location for restaurants etc in Kinsale. Great breakfast in the Cosy Cafe and Lemon Leaf.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

ANNE

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was freezing & it took a day before the heat was fixed by staff. Difficulty communicating with staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Took a little bit to find parking. TV didn’t work but the owner immediately addressed it and tried to get it to work. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, wonderful location, lots of sunlight in the room, very clean and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Courtney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very centrally located and we enjoyed being able to walk everywhere. However, the owner took many days to respond via email in the days leading up to our reservation when I had questions, did not provide a fan when our room was very hot, and the cleanliness of the room was pretty disappointing. It smelled of mold/mildew, there were stains on the bedding and towels, and on the last night we heard scurrying in the night (I assume a small animal such as a mouse or such in the attic doors). I would not stay here again unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025