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Book a few days in Bru and see what Cork has to offer. Great pubs (we have one on the ground floor!), restaurants, festivals and 50,000 students always looking for a good time. Historical sites, famous tourist attractions and the best weather in Ireland.


N.B. 3 BED PRIVATE ROOMS = DOUBLE BED + SINGLE BUNK
N.B. Bru Bar & Hostel Ltd will take full payment 48 hours prior to arrival date.
Reception open from 7.30am to Midnight everyday. Check in time is from 2pm to 11.30pm. Check out is 11am.


Help with all travel/activities/nights out etc.

Closest Hostel to Bus station, Train station, Air coach/City Link drop off.


Free WiFi
Free maps
Free Iron etc
Free Hair Dryers/Straighteners
Free Light Breakfast


Laundry services on street ( 2 minutes away, ask at reception)



Hen & Stag parties welcome, but please cal us directly on +353 21 455 9667 for group bookibgs of 12 or more persons. ( 2 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY FOR 12+ PERSONS ON WEEKENDS)

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

8.2Fabulous(8536)
  • Value for Money
    7.7
  • Security
    8.7
  • Atmosphere
    7.8
  • Cleanliness
    8.2
  • Staff
    8.8
  • Location
    8.9
  • Facilities
    7.5
Summary of traveller reviews

Bru Bar & Hostel in Cork offers a fantastic central location, perfect for exploring the city. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff. While the bar downstairs provides a lively atmosphere, some recent reviews mention rooms can be warm and occasionally noisy. Basic breakfast is provided.

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Stayed in Oct 2026
9.1
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Caitlyn
Female, 18-24, Australia
Really enjoyed my stay at Bru. Rooms were your average hostel rooms, but very good for the price. Bar down stairs is the perfect middle of busy but not hectic, very fun with a band there on Saturday night!! Staff were so friendly and accommodating, will definitely be staying here first when coming back to cork
Stayed in Sept 2026
10
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Sophia
Female, 18-24, USA
Great location, clean hostel, comfy beds, super nice people, overall enjoyed!! There were also storage containers under the bed for luggage which was nice. One thing was no hot water in the showers? But hopefully that’s not all the time. Also the free light breakfast was veryyy light.
Stayed in Sept 2026
7.1
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Tatiana
Female, 18-24, Australia
Great location, super close to the main shopping street. No curtains on the beds is always disappointing, but the ensuite bathroom is a plus. Sadly, the showers are those annoying ones where you have to keep pressing the button to keep the water running. Free breakfast is always a nice bonus, but was very simple, just cereal, toast, tea and coffee.
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Location

57 MacCurtain Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland
0.4km from city centre