Pauline’s place is great if you’re wanting to explore the city of Cork and you’re only using public transport. It’s about as close as you can get to the train station and a short walk to bus stops and the heart of the city.
We had the whole floor to ourselves and there was a divider door with a latch that separated our space from the staircase which made us feel very comfortable to make ourselves at home.
If you are sensitive to light in the morning (like my husband is), I’d recommend bringing a sleeping eye mask as the curtains let in a decent bit of light.
Another review mentioned peeling paint and cobwebs, and while that is true, the space was clean overall - just a very aged, Victorian feel.
The doorbells didn’t seem to work which resulted in waiting outside the door for about 10-15 minutes, so just be aware that you may be waiting for a while to be let in, especially if you are checking in later at night (we checked in at 9 p.m.).
Overall we enjoyed our experience and especially the location!