Student Accommodation in Cork

Looking for student accommodation in Cork from January 2025? Whether you're starting your course or just want a better place for Semester 2, secure your spot at Novel and choose a move-in date that works for you!

As the second largest City in Ireland there are plenty of ways to spend your free time when you’re studying and living at our student accommodation in Cork.

The laid-back buzz of Cork city finds expression in the form of a plethora of hip coffee shops, vibrant art galleries, offbeat museums, and quirky pubs. It is also known as the culinary capital of Ireland, with the best spot to get to know its foodie scene being the English Market – one of the oldest town markets in Europe and not far from our student housing in Cork.

It’s not hard to see why it was named one of Europe’s most beautiful small towns. Just look out the window of our Novel student housing in Cork and you’ll be rewarded by breathtaking views of the beautiful River Lee, and the lush rolling green hills that envelop the city.

In fact, some of Ireland’s prettiest towns can be found in West Cork, ideal for day trips and sampling some delicious seafood. Our brand-new private student accommodation in Cork is called Bottleworks, and it sits within close proximity to the city’s main universities. It is perfectly located right in the centre of the action, and its boutique bedrooms and array of amenities and communal areas make it an ideal place to spend your university years.

Student Life in Cork

There are over 35,000 third level students in Cork including nearly 3,000 international students from over 100 countries. So when you stay at our Bottleworks private student accommodation in Cork, you know you’ll get to meet some of the best up-and-coming talent in Ireland, the UK and far beyond.

There are some great courses on offer at the nearby universities. Take University College Cork (UCC), for example, which in 2016 was named Irish ‘Institute of Technology of the Year’, and offers an array of tech courses, as well as degrees in various other disciplines.

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There are a number of daytime activities to enjoy whilst staying at our student accommodation in Cork. You could grab some friends for a picnic at Cork City Gaol, kiss the Blarney Stone at the famous Blarney Castle, or get in touch with nature at Fota Wildlife Park.

If you’re interested in the city’s nightlife, then there’s good news. Cork has a great atmosphere, with plenty of bars that serve up some of the best beers in Ireland, and where you can also enjoy some incredible music. Whether you’re looking for traditional Irish music played live in a tavern, or something more modern, there are bars to suit every musical taste. Check out Jim Cashman’s Pub if you’re looking for live traditional music, which you can enjoy while tucking into a scrumptious authentic Irish stew!

There are a number of nightclubs to choose from, including Reardens & Secret, located not far from our student accommodation in Cork.

If you fancy something a little bit different of an evening, try moonlight kayaking with Atlantic Sea Kayaking at County Cork’s Waterworks – a unique experience that you won’t forget!

Whatever your tastes, there’s something for everyone when you study and live with us at our Bottleworks student housing in Cork.