The Metropole HotelvsBru Hostel
Both The Metropole Hotel and Bru Hostel are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Metropole Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Bru Hostel. The Metropole Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 75 with praise from 2 reviews such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet.
The Metropole Hotel
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
The Guardian
MacCurtain Street,, Cork
From $105/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
"You can't miss the...yellow Metropole Hotel (aka the Met) perched on the city centre's northern riverbank. ... Its riverside aspect affords sweeping views from the front rooms."
7.0
"A landmark hotel built in 1897 with a listed tile pillar frontage, the Metropole retains a traditional atmosphere." Full review
"The Maharani afternoon tea on offer during the festival at the iconic Metropole hotel captured the vibe. The Cork institution, which opened in 1897, offered an Indian high tea inspired by..."
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September 21, 2022
Bru Hostel
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
57 MacCurtain Street, Cork
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Kitchenette
- Breakfast included
7.0
"Travellers need look no look further for lively nightlife at this pub-cum-hostel." Full review
"This buzzing hostel has its own internet cafe, with free web access for guests, and a fantastic bar, popular with backpackers and locals alike." Full review