Fantastic for a place to throw your bags and get out in to Cork, but showers are limited to only a few for women, had to wait a good hour for a shower to become free - but presume the hostel was full for St Pats Day, so no drama. Very friendly staff, good Irish hospitality :) More

I stayed for a week, and to get there was the hardest part. You have to go up the steep hill, followed by the stairs to get to your room. I wouldn't recommend this place for one-night stay. Apart from that, I had a relaxing time at Sheilas. I was able to use free wi-fi in my dorm room on... More

Overall had a good time in this hostel. The private room we stayed in was very basic and the sheets didn't seem clean but they room was cheap. They have a great kitchen, with good cooking facilities and plenty of room for food. The location is good, however a very steep climb, especially for those carrying backpacks. Staff were polite... More

Stayed one night and the staff were sooo Irish being friendly and helpful!!! Its location and price are ideal for students/travellors! Plus the Sauna is cool! Only bad thing is the parking!! More

This is a pretty run of the mill hostel. It's within walking distance to the city centre though certainly not in it. The rooms are OK. The staff are very friendly. The bathrooms are a bit ordinary though. The dining and living area is OK too. All in all there's nothing really bad to say about it but nothing fantastic... More

It's a very big hostel, with a decent size well equipped kitchen. Very close to city centre, lots of pubs in the vicinity and a carpark just in front of the hostel. Bunkbeds in dorms are amazingly sturdy and you don't actually feel when a person on the top/bottom bunk is turning and moving, which is quite rare. These were... More

I had been travelling around Ireland, staying at B&Bs and thought of a hostel in Cork as I was only going to be there for one night, and coming in late at that. Had read good reviews, but overall, I now remember why I don't stay in hostels anymore. As hostels go, it is fine. I had paid for a... More

We stayed 2 nights at Shela's. The staff is helpful and welcoming. The room we had was a bit small, but clean. We vere there during the weekend and was noisy due to guests partitying. We had to use earplug. The Sheila's is a chort walk from central bus station or train station. However, a bit far from main street. More

I spent two nights at that hostel, occupying a private room though. It was clean, quiet, and not too small. Free WiFi was very helpful, as well as their arrangement with a local pizza takeaway with 1/2 price on all pizzas. The stuff was friendly, and I really have nothing to complain. Well, ok, the shower was a bit too... More