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Isaacs Hostel Reviews

Frenchmans Lane, Dublin 1, Dublin, Ireland

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93%

Great location and convenient for accessing the city centre or other transport links. Hostel was very clean in rooms and shower areas. Nice to be able to grab quiet time downstairs. Wi-fi was excellent for planning what I was doing and keeping in touch with others.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


96%

I stayed a total of three nights at Issacs Hostel Dublin and cannot find fault. The staff were very friendly and very helpfull. The dorms were clean and the overall atmosphere was relaxed.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


60%

The place was clean, showers were clean but beds were not very comfortable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Nice place with big rooms and friendly staff (even if you arrive late at night). All right location. (Dublin's really not that big, so you can walk everywhere.)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Female 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


96%

This hostel is definitely one of the best we have ever been to. Do not look for other options, this is where you should book.


93%

It was really hot in the dorms, but otherwise a great place to stay!


76%

The stay at Isaacs hostel was overall positive, however the train passing just outside some of the rooms should be mentioned since it made sleeping impossible at certain hours, felt like an earthquake.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

The heating was too effective, they couldn't turn it off, but they did their best and after a while it worked. One of the workers didn't even know that they have a TV downstairs in the basement area, when we asked if there's a remote for it somewhere..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


86%

The Hostel is really good and I would stay there again, BUT our room (218) was increddible hot. The heat was on all day. We asked the staff to change it, but nothing happend. Try not to sleep in this room, I was in some other rooms and they were ok.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


93%

A nice place to stay (I loved the building!) with friendly staff and a very convinient connection to the airport. The room and the bathrooms were clean and we also were very lucky with the roommates in our dorm :D The only thing I could complain about is that it was very hot in the room (so watch out the heating). If you happen to stay there, be sure to take part in the Free Walking Tour - great time with great guides ;)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


93%

As we also stayed in two other hostels in Dublin, we can definitely compare and both of us have to say: Isaac's was the most charming place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

Very nice, the only issue was that it was very hot in the rooms. Some staff were friendly but others seemed like they weren't interested in helping us at all.


100%

had a pleasant stay - would recommend to anyone

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Excellent place to stay! Good breakfast, good location and nice service! I recommed it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Costa Rica
  • Male 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


83%

Isaac's is exeptionally clean and well organized. The staff is super helpfull and friendly. The only drawback I found is that the dormroom I stayed in for 2 days (216) was very stuffy and warm and even with the window open, there was no circulation what so ever. It might have something to do with the heating pipes that run over the walls? I moved to a private room on the other side of the building and it was a lot cooler there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


83%

We were put into Isaacs Hotel because the hostel was undergoing renovation, but the hotel itself was also very nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


86%

The Hostel is kind of hidden in a small street. But nothing important since it's very close from O'Connell Street and a commercial zones where you could buy any kind of cheap stuff. The staff was very kind and tried to help as much they could. The security is okay, but I dind't like paying 2€ for a locker which also was a bit far from the room zones. The kitchen is big, clean and furnished and the common are is confortable and nice. Also you have a nice reading zone to chill out or use your lap.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Thanks for your comments :)

96%

Very friendly staff, clean rooms and bathrooms, not far from Temple Bar...had an awesome time staying there. Would definitely do it again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

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Thanks a mill, come back soon :)

93%

Nice place, recommendable!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


96%

Really cool hostel with very nice stuff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


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