Reviews of Bru Bar & Hostel
Victorian Quarter 57 MacCurtain Street, Cork, Ireland
#38 of 43 hotels in Cork
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 851 hostel reviews
7.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.7
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Comfort
7.4
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
7.3
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
7.4
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Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Brian
Ireland23 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“My stay was excellent, Thank You.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
All Staff were welcoming and friendly. The guests were pleasant also; lovely atmosphere.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Emmalise
Australia7 reviews3 helpful votes5.0“Wouldn't risk it again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
apparently the hostel rule of " Anti social, loud, or aggressive behaviour will result in expulsion " does not apply to the hostel staff themselves. Had a staff member hammering outside our door Monday morning, he was really hostile toward me when i asked what was going on, then reception tried to tell me it was a council worker and they couldn't do anything about it? Then when I questioned the situation further it turns out it WAS a staff member and he started saying things like "Fine I'll f off then" and "there's always one!!". Anyway, I received zero empathy, no apology, and checked out feeling like I'd just been bullied and gaslit by both of the staff. Would have been a totally fine stay if not for that 🤡
Room was clean, bed comfy, facilities fine, check in staff nice.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 13 August 2024
William
United Kingdom17 reviews10“A great stay in a friendly good value hostel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bit noisy in the evening but it is a bar as well as a hostel so was to be expected . Didn’t last too late though.
Central location very close to bus and railway station.Bus stop to Blarney castle and Paddywagon tours few minutes walk away. Food shops,restaurants and takeaways nearby. The room was clean with comfortable bed and good en-suite facilities .Hostel also included a well equipped kitchen and seating area for guest use. A minimal breakfast was included and served in the bar area. Sufficient tea, coffee, cereal, fruit juice and toast were provided.The bar had a great atmosphere with friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Matthews
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Highlight of my time in Cork although not without its flaws!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cleanliness especially in the kitchen could have been improved. Also one bathroom between each room was a bit tricky to manage but not the worst thing.
Really great atmosphere with great guests. Having the bar downstairs with live music every night (which you couldn't hear in the rooms!) was great! Would defo stay here again if I was in Cork.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Orla
Vietnam10 reviews4 helpful votes10“Excellent hostel - with a warm welcome. Great location, close to everything in the city.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
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From the minute I arrived to the time I left, I was treated with kindness. The hostel is run professionally and everything is clean, tidy, and well organized. Aoife was great!
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Tomas
Ireland3 reviews1.0“Shite”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I didn't like anything. It was loud, uncomfortable and too warm. I never got my breakfast that was supposed to be included.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Polanec
Slovenia33 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was no light in the bathroom, probably the bulb just burned out.
The location is perfect and the staff is very kind.The
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Benjamin
Germany31 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
very nice place to stay
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 3 August 2024
Reese433
Ireland8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
If only you have bed curtain， but everything is great, cheers.
Great staff, very friendly, helped me with locker and everything. great bar, the drinks are nice and cheap. great music, great location, convenient to everywhere.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 1 August 2024
Jen412
United States3 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Value for Money and Excellent location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breafast
Location;Value for Money; Cleanliness
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 23 July 2024
Hamish
United Kingdom14 reviews1 helpful vote4.0Disappointing- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location very close to city Center
Great location …. More rooms above a bar than a typical hostel vibe
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 21 July 2024
4rever
Ireland10 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The window is broken and can't close beside bed number 1&2, and I have a special request, a botlle of mineral💧 water to the reception, they didn't offer me.
The location is 👌 perfect in the city centre of cork. I am happy, and the hospitality is great.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 18 July 2024
Benjamin
Germany31 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
all was fine
overall value for money is outstanding! +staff +rooms +facilities +breakfast
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Benjamin
Germany31 reviews9.0“exceptional service”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
the staff went above and beyond to help me with my luggage and with the breakfast
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Dominic
United Kingdom2 reviews4.0Disappointing- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room wasn’t ready for check in for ages after the check in time, then floors soaking wet.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 10 July 2024
Eoin
Ireland3 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Good very hand as I took the train down, staff were excellent and very helpful.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room was on the third floor which was a bit of an inconvenience, especially when I forgot my room key when going to the bathroom and had to go to reception for a spare. The staff was very helpful though.
I had accidentally booked for the wrong day and the staff was able to quickly and easily rebook me for that night. I ended up having a four bed room to myself which was pretty sweet.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Aleksa
Ireland11 reviews10“Comfortable and I would stay there again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
It was in a good location and access to bar
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Gaëtane
France20 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room doors that you have to slam hard to close. It awakes the entire building every time someone enters or leaves a room.
The staff was so nice, the location was perfect, the bed was comfy, bathroom was functional. Breakfast was included. The bar downstairs had live music playing when I arrived (I didn't stay to enjoy it but it's nice to have that kind of entertainment at the place you're staying). There are also lockers downstairs where you can store your luggage for the day or more after checking out, which is a real plus when you only stay one night and go sightseeing the next day, and it's cheaper than most apps or luggage storage places!!
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Sergio
Italy7 reviews5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really noisy , during all the night
It has a good position close to the center
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 25 June 2024
Diana
United States4 reviews10“Great time, great location, great price. Would definitely visit again.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
At the end of the day it’s a hostel, there’s not much space in the room but what do you expect? If you’re doing anything more than sleeping in the room you’ve got messed up priorities.
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.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Tracy
United Kingdom6 reviews5.0“Enjoyable on the whole”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
As above the rooms and breakfast could be better
Very good location , the rooms were a little too basic and cramped for middle age ladies having to share a bed not ideal
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Rachael
Ireland2 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Had a lovely stay. Love the atmosphere
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Olivia
Australia12 reviews5 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!
Bru Bar & Hostel was a great stay. I had a late flight into Cork and checking in past midnight was no problem at all. Having the private bathroom in a 4 bed dorm was fantastic as there wasn't ever a wait for the bathroom. It was so quiet throughout the hostel as well even with staying during the busy end of a week. Will absolutely book again!
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Grimley
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Perfect for my one-night stay, with everywhere else booked out for the Bruce Springfield concert”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It would have been nice to be taken to the bedroom, although there was signage on the walls guiding me.
I arrived very late and the bar remained open and was able to give me the keys past 1pm. I took some time to find the room but settled in quickly and was able to sort my stuff out in the bathroom so as not to disturb the other girls sleeping
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Íris
Brazil2 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We stayed in a double bed room, and it was pretty nice! The bathroom were clean, and had a good shower. The room was spacious and had a great view. We got a little afraid that the bar noise would be a problem, but it wasn't at all. Actually, it turned out to be really nice to have a bar this close in our stay. Also, everything was done in less than a 10 minutes walk - it's really near from the railway and bus station.
Stayed in June 2024
