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Cork International Hostel

Our Cork Hostel is a 4 star all en-suite hostel in Cork City. Cork is a city of remarkable charm, and the visitor cannot fail to be captivated by its hilly streets, bumpy bridges and peaceful backwaters.

The Cork Hostel is a spacious Victorian red bricked building with 96 beds. Management make every effort to ensure your visit to their home city is one to remember. Our Cork International Hostel has 24 hour access and always has information available on the city in its welcoming foyer (reception closes at midnight - for late check in please request at time of booking). Staff can speak French as well as Polish. Our Cork Hostel has a self-catering kitchen as well as a warm welcoming TV room at the front of the building and all rooms are en-suite.

Are you visiting Cork for a few days - why not book our Cork City Break - the break includes 3 nights, breakfast, city tours & more. Click here for more information.

"In a handsome red-brick building right across from the university, the busy, cheerful staff of this An Óige hostel does a great job coping with the busy flow of young travellers and the occasional lively group." Lonelyplanet.com Review, 2006

'Breda and her staff were terrific and everything was very satisfactory.'

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Features

Cork City is the third largest city in Ireland and is delightfully situated at the mouth of the beautiful river Lee. It is often said of Cork City that it has all the amenities of a large city, but still manages to retain its pleasant atmosphere and extreme friendliness, which you will experience on your visit.

Directions

How to get to our Cork International Hostel?

Cork is served by excellent bus & rail connections and has its own international airport Ferries also operate to the UK and France.

Road/Car : From the West, follow the N22, to or from West Cork. When in Cork City

Turn left onto St Patrick’s St (N22)
Turn left then right onto Washington St
Keep going straight onto Western Rd until you see the Main UCC (University College Cork) gates. Take the right turn as you are facing the gates and the next left to the car park at the back of the Hostel.
The Cork International Hostel is a big red bricked building. Please note there is limited car parking space at our hostel but there is other parking near the hostel.

Bus : Take the number 8 bus from the bus station. Ask the bus driver to inform you when on Western Road.

Skylink Airport Shuttle will bring you from the Cork Airport to within 1 minutes walk of the hostel-the nearest drop off point is opposite the Killarney Guest House. Prices start from €2.99

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Things to do

The city was designated European Capital of Culture for 2005. Visitors to Cork City can avail of numerous activities including golf, dining and language learning. The Cork City Museum is directly beside the Hostel so make sure you pop in and have a look at what is on show!

Use your Hostelling International Membership card to receive discounts in the following attractions in the area:

1. Jameson Experience Midleton

2. Cobh The Queenstown Story

3. Skibbereen Heritage Centre

4. Perks Family Entertainment Centre

5. Charles Fort

6. Desmond Castle

7. Ilnacullin-Garinish Island

Night Life

Scoozi: For homemade pizza, burgers, pastas, chickens, steaks and salads. Full breakfast served from 9am to 12 noon, or tea, coffee, cappuccino, scones. Open 9am to 11pm, Monday to Saturday; 12 noon to 10pm Sundays.

Address: Wintrop Lane, Wintrop Street,
Tel: 00353 (21) 4275077

An Bróg: Traditional Irish Pub. Upstairs at An Br óg every Sunday Guinness present: Irish Traditional Sessions with Jeremy & friends.

72-73 OLIVER PLUNKETT STREET, CORK
TEL: 00353 (0) 21-4270074 E-MAIL: niall@budweiser.com

The Cork International Hostel is situated close to some of the best pubs in the City! But don't worry, not close enough to disturb your sleep! The main pubs that you might want to try out are:

Rearden's of Washington St which is a great sports bar!
The Washington Inn on Washington St, is a very popular spot so you might want to get there early!
The night club is called Havana Brown's and is a hotspot in the City!

Prices

Room	October-April	May-September
2 bed room per room	€54.00	€58.00
4 bed room per room	€80.00	€84.00
6 bed room per person	€12.50-€17.50*	€12.50-€17.50*
8 +10 bed room per person	€12.50-€16.00*	€12.50-€16.00*