Sheila's Hostel Cork
Sheilas Hostel is the longest and most established hostel in Cork city centre. The hostel boasts an excellent location in the heart of this vibrant city – located just a few minutes’ walk from the main bus and train station. All of the shops, entertainment and local attractions such as the English Market, Cork City Gaol and Shandon steeple are also just a few minutes’ walk from the hostel.
Sheilas is a family owned and is renowned for its friendly and relaxed atmosphere - Liam, Kaye, Sean and all of the team go out of their way to ensure groups experience true Irish hospitality during their stay in Cork.
The hostel also offers great facilities for groups – most importantly free breakfast and WiFi ! The cinema room is also a great favourite with groups.
Planning a stay in Cork with your group – Sheilas Hostel is a must visit!
Distance by bus...
...from Cork Airport: 20min (10km)
...from Train Station: 5min (1,5km)
...from Bus Eirann Station: 5min (1km)
Free
- Free breakfast
- Free bed linen
- Free WiFi throughout the hostel
- Free luggage storage
- Free Cork City maps
- Free towels (leaders’ rooms only)
General Facilities
- 24 hour reception
- Safe deposit boxes
- Laptop safes
- 24 hour access – no curfew!
- Internet access
- Outdoor patio
- Towels for hire
- Cinema room
- BBQ area
- TV & lounge area
- Mixture of ensuite and standard rooms*
*ensuite = shower and toilet in the bedrooms / standard = shower and toilet outside of the bedroom
Food & Drink
- Breakfast included
- Vending machines
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shop with tea, coffee and snacks
- Group meal booking service available *
*Packed lunches & evening meals at local restaurant
Check-in time
14:30 hrs
Note: If your group are arriving on an early flight – do not worry you can turn up at the hostel at anytime and store your luggage securely in the hostel and come back later to check in.
Check Out Time
10:30 hrs
Breakfast Time
From 08.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs daily
Breakfast includes:
Tea & coffee, toast, butter, jams, juices
Note: For groups that need to depart before 07.30 am, early breakfasts can be arranged – advance notice is required for this service at time of booking.Group Types
Youth & School, University & College, Study & Cultural, Sports & Club Tours, Music Tours, Festival & Events, Family & Friends
Towels
Towels can be hired from reception for € 1.00 per towel – leaders’ rooms have towels included
Total Capacity & Room Types
Total beds in this hostel - 176
Total rooms in this hostel - 38
Room types in this hostel – For Students 14 bedded standard / 8 bedded standard / 6 bedded ensuite / 6 bedded standard / 4 bedded ensuite / 4 bedded standard. For leaders - 3 bedded ensuite / 3 bedded standard / twin & double ensuite / twin & double standard / single ensuite / single standard.