Welcome to Sheila’s Cork Hostel, Cork’s longest-established independent tourist hostel.
We are located on Wellington road, just north of the city-centre in a beautiful Victorian terrace. We are just 5 minutes walk from the city centre and within easy walking distance of bus and rail stations.
With over 170 beds, Sheila’s offers a mix of eight, six and four-bedded dorms (many of which are ensuite) to suit the the budget traveller or the canny family group who want to save some money for their other holiday activities. We also offer double and twin rooms for those who want to experience the hostel atmosphere but also require a little privacy.
Sheila’s offers the following facilities to our guests: · 24 hour reception · Tuck shop serving hot an cold drinks; snacks etc in the reception area · Self-catering kitchen and dining room · Free luggage storage · Safe-deposit boxes at reception · Internet café with free access and wifi · Cinema room with 40” plasma screen and a wide selection of dvds · Sauna
Sheila’s is a great base from which to explore Cork city and its environs: Why not check out Cork’s famous English market and savour the mouth-watering local produce. You could visit St’ Anne’s church and ring the famous Shandon bells, stopping off on the way back for a great pint of the local brews, Murphy’s or Beamish in conjunction with a great pub lunch. A little outside the city you have Blarney castle and it’s famous stone. You could visit Cobh, cork’s historic port; the scene of mass-immigration in the 19th century and last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. Midleton houses the famous Jameson distillery- take a tour and see how whiskey is made in the country that invented it!
From Train Station Come out of the station onto the Lower Glanmire Road. Turn left and walk along until you come to a set of traffic lights. Walk straight ahead onto Mac Curtain St. Take the first right turn up the hill named York St. We are just opposite the top of the hill. From Cork Airport Take the yellow Skylink shuttle bus into the city, telling the driver you are going to Sheila’s. The bus will drop you off on Mac Curtain St, outside Isaac’s restaurant. Take the first left turn up the hill named York St. We are just opposite the top of the hill. Directions for Motorists: (GPS co-ordinates: N51.90250° W8.46587°) From Dublin Take the N8 from Dublin via Cashel. On arrival in Cork, follow the signs for CITY CENTRE: Drive in along the quays. Turn right at the Irish Ferries office at the end of st. Patrick's quay onto Bridge St (at the third bridge). Turn right onto Mac Curtain St. ( stay in the left-hand lane!) On Mac Curtain St., you will pass the Metropole Hotel on your right. Immediately after passing the hotel, turn left up a steep hill named York St. Sheila's is just to the right of the Glenvera hotel at the top of the hill. From Killarney: Take the N22 from Killarney via Macroom (80km approx.) On arrival in Cork, follow the signs for N25: At the Bandon Roundabout (you will see Cork Builders Providers on your right) - take the 2nd exit (straight through). Continue along the N25 - go straight through the next roundabout (Sarsfield roundabout) Continue along the N25 - you will take the 2nd exit on the left - signposted for centre Go straight through the next roundabout (Kinsale Road Roundabout) and follow the signs for the centre Keep going straight until you reach the city quays. Turn left at the quays and turn immediately right across Parnell bridge onto Parnell place. turn left at the river onto Merchant's Quay and take the first right across st. Patrick's bridge. Take the second right onto Mac Curtain St. ( stay in the left-hand lane!) On Mac Curtain St., you will pass the Metropole Hotel on your right. Immediately after passing the hotel, turn left up a steep hill named York St. Sheila's is just to the right of the Glenvera hotel at the top of the hill.
Dormitories are arranged in a bunk-bed arrangement – ie one bed above another. All linen is provided and those dorms that are not ensuite have ample communal bathrooms nearby. All rooms are non-smoking. All rooms have swipe key access for greater security
Private rooms are arranged as a double bed with a single bunk overhead. All linen is provided and those rooms that are ensuite have a shower, wc and whb. All rooms are non-smoking. All rooms have swipe key access for greater security.
Sheila's Cork Hostel serves as an excellent base from which to explore the beautiful regions of West Cork and Kerry. You can visit: Blarney - kiss the famous stone and get the gift of eloquence! Cobh - the last port of call of the Titanic; Picturesque Kinsale - Ireland's gourmet capital; The wonderfully rugged Beara Peninsula; Beautiful islands such as Sherkin, Cape Clear and Garnish; The world renowned Ring of Kerry - at it's centre, Killarney, with it's national park, lakes and Muckross House; The Dingle Penninsula- swim with Fungi the dolphin, visit the now-deserted Blasket islands, the Skellig Rocks - miles off the coast and the site of an early Christian settlement with unique beehive-shaped huts.
Sheila's Cork Hostel, located close to the centre of Cork city, offers an excellent location from which to discover Ireland's second city:.
The centre of Cork with it's magnificent main street, St. Patrick's Street is a shopper's paradise. The pedestrianised area between St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street, also known as the "Hugenot Quarter", has a multitude of cafes, restauraunts and quirky little shops.
Oliver Plunkett Street and it's many side-streets offer some great night-life - ranging from big "superpubs" to smaller, more intimate "drinking dens". Make sure to sample some of the local brews. Dublin has Guinness but Cork has Murphy's and Beamish - infinitely superior!
No visit to Cork could be said to be complete without a visit toThe English Market, located just off of St. Patrick's St. Dating from the 1700's, it is unique in Ireland, offering a thriving mix of traditional greengrocers and fishmongers right through to stalls selling local cheeses, handmade breads, gourmet coffees and handmade chocolates. Want to know why Cork people are so cheerful? It's because we get our grub here!