About this property

Sheila's Cork Hostel is less than 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Cork. It has a sauna, and offers free Wi-Fi, free city maps and free movies in the cinema room. Sheila's Hostel is a short walk from St. Patrick's Quay and Cork Opera House. The bus and train stations are very close by. The cinema room has lots of comfortable bean bags to sit on. Films are shown every day on a 42-inch (106 cm) plasma-screen TV. There is a self-catering kitchen and a terrace. As well as free Wi-Fi, low-cost internet use is available from the hostel's own computers. Sheila's Tourist Hostel won a "Recommended" award by "Let's Go" in 2008.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Natalie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice room, value breakfast and sauna was fab. All round a good stay. People very helpful.
  • Francois
    Ireland Ireland
    Comfortable, a spacious kitchen with everything you need to make your own food, excellent location, excellent overnight rate.
  • Peggy
    Australia Australia
    Large communal spaces. Lockers for under bed storage. Curtains on bunks and individual power points. Even though it’s only 2 hour parking you can pay for more time without having to move car/switch parking spots. Free parking 1830-0830.
  • Lynchy
    Australia Australia
    Clean, secure, great location. Great facilities. Friendly staff. Great vibe. Excellent hostel.
  • Pınar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very helpful and welcoming, which made my stay feel comfortable from the start. The location is excellent-close to everything, though do keep in mind it’s on a hill. I stayed in the female dorm, which was clean, tidy, and...
  • Claire
    Australia Australia
    Price was very fair, especially for the location, facilities and the fact they had availability last minute when other accommodation fell through Easy walk from train station and shops, attractions great kitchen, well stocked and made cooking...
  • Silva
    Ireland Ireland
    staff team is really sound... guests are great people .. Perfect location ... fair price ... well presented to receive people , clean amd looking good ... I would be ok bringing my kids over
  • Berite
    Ireland Ireland
    I stayed in a hostel for the first time and I never expected it to be this good. The room, shared bathroom and toilet were perfectly clean! I also loved the silence in the rooms. Everything was so calm.
  • Anke
    Belgium Belgium
    very nice stay. Always super friendly staff. Bed’s are alright and everything is clean. In the city centre, close to everything you need
  • Ivan
    Hungary Hungary
    Clean hostel !!!! Wooow !!! Overnight parking free ,but after8.30am €2.50 /HR , clean bathroom clean rooms - clean toilet,friendly service amazing. Breakfast for € 4 .00 almost free. Absolutely 100% intercom this place. Beds - I have some...

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House rules

Sheilas Tourist Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note guests under 18 years cannot stay in the dormitory rooms.

Please note that reservations for more than 7 nights cannot be guaranteed for the same bed for duration of stay.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sheilas Tourist Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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