South Main Street Brewery Quarter, Cork, Ireland
#30 of 44 hotels in Cork
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1420 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Free Wifi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: July 2, 2025
Karen
United KingdomPerfect for a short trip to Cork. You can walk to the centre easily. This is used as student accommodation so it's basic but comfortable and clean with a shared kitchen. Staff were lovely and helpful.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 2, 2025
Scott
United StatesTiny, and I mean Tiny. Hope you love your partner, cause there's not enough space in the bed for two.
Location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 1, 2025
Arkadii
IrelandShampoo/shower gel only available at reception (for free though)
Huge living/kitchen
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 30, 2025
Angela
ItalyNo big thing, however, the toilet flush was working poorly.
This works as student accommodation during academic year, it's a very large building. I had a good room, with enough space. The bathroom was wheelchair accessible, so it was large. The possibility of using the kitchen was appreciated.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 30, 2025
Giovana
IrelandStaff weren’t the kindness. I arrived a bit before check in time and went to reception to ask a question and it felt the receptionist did not want to be there at all, she did not say I could sit and wait at the reception area, just to come back at 4. Then when my parter arrived later he gave me my name and yhey said there was no registration under my name, my parter then thought he went to the wrong Yugo, but when sharing location he was at the right spot. I sent him the reference number and the guy continued to say that. I had to go to the teception to show him the keys and just then said, fine , he can go now. Felt he was trying to make things difficult for my partner. Definitely from of the house members should be much more amicable
The room was nice and clean, a bit too warm but it was very silent outside so we could sleep with the windows open
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Isabel
IrelandNothing
Basic but perfect
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 27, 2025
Emilio
Italysee above
It is a student accommodation, too small if I had to spend a semester in the 12 square meter. Nothing to say when you stay few days: comfortable bed and bathtoom.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 25, 2025
Nelson
United StatesFun location right near pubs and restaurants in Cork. Nice kitchen and living room in the apartment. Staff were friendly and also we were allowed to keep bags at reception after check out which was helpful!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 24, 2025
Melinda
United StatesHard to find. GPS takes you farther down the road and across the street. No trash cans in the room.
Clean and good location
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 24, 2025
Audrey
IrelandCould have done with a few brightners in the room, I know it’s student accommodation but would be no harm to spruce up for summer stays. Also no trash bin in either the room or the bathroom. Should be essential to any room.
Its location was super
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Ruth
IrelandThe room got quite warm at night
The room was very clean and just as advertised. The staff were very accommodating and helpful. The location was ideal.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Mandi
United StatesThere were no trash cans in the bathrooms
The rooms are located just off of the main downtown area. They are simple but clean and spacious for a large group or family.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 21, 2025
Maria
United Arab EmiratesRoom and bed a bit small for 2 people
Very clean and conveniently located
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Joanne
IrelandGreat value, central location, and comfortable room.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Fitzgerald
IrelandFor what it is it's clean, comfortable and the staff were very helpful
For the price its good value for your money
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Ciara
IrelandThe toilet didn’t flush. Reported on arrival and was not fixed. Had to use general reception toilet in the middle of the night.
V central
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Emma
IrelandParking in the nearest carpark cost 42 euro for the night. I realize that's the thing with hotels with no carpark and they probably can't be subsidized because it's not a hotel year round!
Really central, great location and the room was very clean.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Zane
Irelandn/a
Great location being very central, and a shop right outside the door as well. The accommodation was lovely and quiet, the room was small, but worked for 1 night and we only used it for a place to put our head down. Very convenient and a great price too.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Denise
IrelandBasic but has everything you need
Central location with great security
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Ellie
CanadaNothing
The convient location is easy to get around from this spot. The communication regarding parking area was excellent. The offsite parking lot was easy to find and walk to/from and the parking discount was appreciated. The Welcome Letter was great as we visited 4 of the recommended areas.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 18, 2025
Paul
United KingdomI might have liked a kettle in the room to make a cup of tea. But this is not a major dislike as there was a shred kitchen
Very comfortable bed. Excellent ensuite bathroom.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 16, 2025
Paul
IrelandThere should be some clothes hangers
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 15, 2025
Jacinta
IrelandNo bins in the bedrooms or en-suite. Ware and cutlery, cooking utensils very sparse in the apartment. 10 am check out is too early
The location was perfect, very close to city centre. It was clean and comfortable. Tesco Express beside the apartment
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 15, 2025
Lucy
CanadaThere was construction happening around the location. It was easily navigable, but it might bother some people.
The location was great (easy to walk where we wanted to go, near restaurants, shopping, etc.), the size was great, the kitchen was clean and provided us exactly what we needed. Would absolutely stay there again and recommend to people I know who were visiting the city.
Stayed in June 2025
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