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Reviews of The exchange buildings

The exchange buildings, princes st, Cork, Ireland

#36 of 41 B&Bs and Inns in Cork

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Review score

Based on 226 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.7

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    7.1

  • Value for money

    6.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    7.0
    Everything was good except for the street racket, which the host can't help. Probably better not a S
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Double/ triple glazing. When we arrived there were earplugs on our pillow rather than a chocolate!

    The location was very central but the disco, party and nightclub noise was horrendous. Lots of people on the streets till after 2 am. Just wished for the rain to clear the streets of footballer type chanting together.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    5.0
    Functional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy

    Quirky

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    7.0
    Good enough for a short stay and fun with it being in the center of things.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noisy aspect of the stay came from a building on the next block, also upstairs that played "dance music" with mostly very loud drumming! Stopped around midnight. Up until 9 pm it was quiet and pleasant in the room. The complimentary ear plugs were appreciated. It is a bit tricky to find the actual entrance and you must wait for an email to explain how to access the unit. Once in all was okay.

    The location in terms of being in the center of the city of Cork was great. Had an excellent fresh fish restaurant across the street (which is closed to traffic). Walkable from the train station and the back to the bus station. No breakfast at the Exchange but Lab 82 near the train station was excellent!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls could be painted to cover staining and scrapes. It made the bathroom feel dirty.

    Location was great! The room had character and was quiet. I loved the view of the rooftops. The hosts were nice.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a horrible damp mouldy smell from the bathroom that spread into the bedroom, I couldn't sleep with the smell and couldn't face having a shower with the smell. There was no lift so going up to the 3rd floor was hard with a suitcase. The arrangement was a little weird, you had to look up booking.com for a message to give you a video to get the keys to get in, the entrance door was v dusty grimy which coupled with this strange arrangement was concerning initially, however I was happy with the bedroom generally and there was a kettle and coffee which was great. It was in a v loud street so they also provided ear plugs which was good too. I liked the old furniture and wooden floor. The bed was the best but as it was very comfortable.

    The bed was very comfortable

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    6.0
    Location is king but decor very dated and old fashioned. Everything creaks
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything else is below average. Its is very very dated and old furniture. The bed is not very comfortable or even long. My feet were rubbing the bottom board It could do with a refresh.

    Its right in the centre of Cork. Location is the best thing.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    5.0
    Worth the money if all you need is a bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was too short. Window didn’t close properly. A spoon would be handy with the kettle.

    Cheap and close to city centre. Easy to check in

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    7.0
    It wasn’t luxurious by any means, but it was satisfactory and I’d probably stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, because it was so central, it was very loud at night. There were complementary earplugs, but they can only do so much.

    The location was very central.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well located.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    5.0
    Only positives was the bed and decor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could of been alot cleaner The tea nd coffee in the room didnt look inviting the sugar was clumped together the tin containing teabags was filthy nd no milk provided the mugs was dusty and looked like ain't been used in years

    The bed was the best I've ever slept in The decor was beautiful I ain't give it 5 star it's a 1 star from me

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud busy road

    Beds are super comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs!!!Uneven at times and obstacles along the handrail and on parts of stairs.

    The central location,Nice bed,TV,and bathroom.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was excellent.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    7.0
    In the middle of the nightlife
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is a double-edged sword. Very near all the great venues means lots of noise at night. Old building means no lift. And there was some confusion around accessing the room.

    Big bathroom, building is full of character

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    7.0
    City centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were there on a Wednesday night, and it was noisy until after midnight with ."house" music. It's not my preference.

    Unexpected accommodation. The furnishings were authentic and in keeping with a 180 year old building. Either love it or hate it..I loved it.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a little dirty and also off the loudest street possible. Not the fault of the property though

    It’s cute and near everything

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy because of all the bars & live music. No Wifi, at least in room 1.

    Clean, centrally located, easy to access (key box).

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    N/A

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    6.0
    A comfortable and centrally located room but expect noise from the streets outside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The coffee and tea making facilities were not good as there was no milk at all so I was unable to make tea or coffee which I enjoy when I wake up. Perhaps some little sachets of long life milk will be good.

    No breakfast as room only. The location is very central as central as you could possibly get. The room and bed was warm and comfortable. The ensuite bathroom and shower facilities were perfect particularly the very modern shower which good to use. I did expect it to be a noisy location as situated in the middle of the bar and nightclub area. Ear plugs were provided but I did manage to get some sleep.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and bathroom were not that clean!

    Very good location and a nice experience staying in an old building at the centre of Cork! We liked the fact that our room had all the equipment for us to make a warm coffee in the morning!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite basic room. No bedside light. No TV.

    Excellent location. Very central. Noisy at night with the outside street noise but it didn't bother me. Bring ear plugs!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    7.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The general nosiness outside, which meant you definitely needed the handily provided earplugs. The sideways slant to the building which meant the floor had a noticeable height difference. And the crooked stairs to the third floor.

    Location was very central and it had a nice shower/bathroom. Towels were provided as well as some earplugs. The staff was very friendly. And the building had character. The room had a nice mirror, a coffee machine and kettle as well as a TV and remote.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very central in the city.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    5.0
    not enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    No car park; difficult to locate; no lift and very narrow staircase; difficult for older people to climb; room stuffy

    Location central but very noisy

    Stayed in September 2023

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