Sheilas Tourist Hostel
Hostel in Cork City
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hostel
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.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Cork City
Available Rooms
Double / Twin Room with shared bathroom
1 Bunk • 107 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
1 Bunk • 107 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Single Room with Bathroom
1 Single • 53 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Bed in 6-Bed Dorm with Bathroom
1 Bunk • 161 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bed in a 14-Bed Dormitory with Bathroom
1 Bunk • 968 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Reviews
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6.0
Après un premier séjour où j'avais eu de la chance en ayant une chambre plus grande et spacieuse cette-fois la chambre ressemblait à une prison sans lumière sans espace pour poser à peine un petit sac par terre. Je n'avis jamais vu une chambre aussi petite pour un lit et en mettre 6 c'était exagéré.
L'étroitesse de la chambre trop serré les odeurs de la cuisine. Le prix vraiment excessif pour ces conditions. J'ai même changé e chambre et la deuxième était pareil que la première.
8.0
The staff are incredible
The bed
8.0
The location was nice and the organisation was great.
Our room didn't have windows, which a very massive down grade for me. There were only 2 small sealing windows very difficult to open.
6.0
Staff were all super friendly and the hostel was a short walk from the bus stop from Galway.
Wifi was absolutely terrible and couldn’t use it at all. A couple of times I managed to use but then it would cut out when someone else decided to use it.
There seemed to be a large group of about 30 teenagers staying there for the night (Tuesday night) as well who were very loud and noisy until 1am. They were also knocking on randoms doors and generally just didn’t seem to think about other people staying there.
10.0
Beside my college and near to city central. Easily accessible, hastle free payment
8.0
Great location despite the hill! The bus to Dublin was nearby. Friendly staff. Comfy eating area.
It sounded like my neighbours were dragging bowling balls across the floor!
10.0
The woman at reception was an absolute sweetheart.
She welcomed me with a wonderful smile.
People like her need to be protected at any cost!
Gem!!
5.0
Receptionists are kind and friendly. I appreciate it.
I stayed two nights.
Bathroom's door was closed since 9am as cleaning service, it's far from check-out time and I still needed so it was quite inconvenient.
The hand wash is never refilled in the bathroom.
The cleaning staffs also start cleaning the kitchen before 9am so it wasn't easy to prepare breakfast.
7.0
Friendly staff
A bit cramped
8.0
Staff
The steep incline to reach the hotel
6.0
location and price very cheap
mattress very uncomfortable
5.0
The hostel is in a central location and parking is free.
Because of the lack of affordable accommodation in Cork, Sheila's cleans up among those looking for a bit more privacy. I had a room to myself but a bunk bed without an en-suite. The room was basic, decor limited, and of course you're competing for use of toilet and showers. Vastly over-priced but they know they will get it.
5.0
good location, friendly staff, clean and tidy
bathroom amities
4.0
staffs are nice
cheap
bed is too small
no facilities at all
shower is not strong enough
10.0
A great central location in Cork city, staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was as expected, clean and fairly quiet for a busy hostel!
8.0
Location excellent
A lot of noise at night. Hard to get to sleep
7.0
value and ease of access
1.0
The location is wonderful.
This is the worst hostel I have ever slept in. The beds in the dorms were of pour quality, the mattresses were rock hard (I had severe pain in my shoulder the next days), the pillows were extremely thin. All night I was kept awake by people snoring in an unhealthy rhytm and volume, and people using the exit of the room and the bathroom. The bathroom was extremely filthy. One person pooped in the shower and when I used the shower the sink was stuffed with lots of hair and filth. The whole hostel was sticky and nothing looked clean. We booked 3 nights, but went away on the third night. The city is lovely, but the hostel is awful.
1.0
Reception staff are the best of Sheila’s hostel
The room was extremely dirty, under my bed I found a bra I assume I was from the previous guest…
I only noticed because my AirPods fell under the bed, lots of paper and used tissue.
The bathroom, very very dirty.
Ladies from Reception you are the best of this place.
7.0
Super friendly staff! 14bed dorm was very spacious. Great location a little bit up the hill so you get nice views over the city.
Showers didn't drain at all. All my stuff got soaked cause there was also no extra space to get dressed or hang your clothes. Kitchen was way too small for that big of a hostel, always crowded and did not provide anything. No oil, no salt/pepper, no coffee or tea and not even sharp knives to cut vegetables. Everything could be cleaner aswell.
6.0
Location
Room was very spartan and little ventilation in the room
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Cork City?
The average price for a rental in Cork City is $187 per night. This rental is $27 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sheilas Tourist Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sheilas Tourist Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sheilas Tourist Hostel?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.
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