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Located in Glengarriff and with Hungry Hill reachable within 26 km, Glengarriff Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 26 km from Healy Pass, 28 km from Kenmare Golf Club and 34 km from Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club. The hostel features family rooms. I really enjoyed my stay! The hostel was very clean and pleasant, both the rooms and the kitchens were spotless. The staff was extremely friendly and always ready to help. The atmosphere was cozy and comfortable.

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9
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
US$48
per night

Set in Cork, 1.4 km from University College Cork, Direct Travel Stays offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 3 km from Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, 3.1 km from Cork City Hall and 3.6 km from Kent Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.9 km from Cork Custom House.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi. Great Location, clean and comfy rooms, good breakfeast with delicious scones and good and easy communication with the owner

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9.6
Exceptional
25 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Located in Cork, Bru Bar & Hostel features a shared lounge, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 1.6 km from Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, 2.7 km from Páirc Uí Chaoimh and 3 km from University College Cork. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. The location was excellent, everything was exceptionally clean and the staff went above and beyond to help us figure out how to use the bus to get to other nearby towns.

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7.4
Good
2,216 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

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.

Sheila's Hostel is a short walk from St. Patrick's Quay and Cork Opera House. The bus and train stations are very close by. The curtains on the bed as well as the kitchen with a lot of shared stuff. Dogs were friendly. To be honest everything was great

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7.6
Good
3,906 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

Located within 11 km of Blarney Stone and 12 km of Blarney Castle, Steelworks at Copley Court offers rooms in Cork. The property is around 1.5 km from Kent Railway Station, 2.1 km from University College Cork and 2.8 km from Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, every room is equipped with a desk. All units at Steelworks at Copley Court are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. I liked the privacy, modernity and comfort of my own room with full bathroom. Room was centrally located, yet peaceful, even had a gym and laundry facilities. Staff were friendly and helpful.

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6.6
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26 reviews

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