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Isaacs Hostel Reviews

Frenchmans Lane, Dublin 1, Dublin, Ireland

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86%Overall Rating

From 409 ratings
  • 86%Character
  • 83%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 87%Atmosphere
  • 82%Cleanliness

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93%

The showers were wonderful, beds clean and comfortable, and staff accommodating. It is right next to Busaras, and a perfect location for shopping or touring Dublin, or catching a bus for a day trip. They provided large safety lockers in the basement for 2 euros/day, which kept my mind at ease as I left my bag there while I footed around the city.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


77%

This is definately a hostel for party people! Stayed for 4 nights.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • All Male Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Good place to stay, friendly staff, good beds, nearby center, nearby busarus.(Take Airlink bus at the airport) It was the second time I stayed there and I will stay there also the next time when I visit Dublin.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

The hostel was cozy and the front desk was extremely helpful. However the Wifi was not good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

I needed a cheap place to stay for just a few nights. The hostel is super clean, perfect location and the people are nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

Great atmosphere and very helpful staff, enjoyed my stay at Isaacs Hostel. Self-catering kitchen needs an update; pans without a handle, blunt knives (very dangerous) and the electric stoves are a nightmare (either very hot or cold). Would choose for this hostel again, it is quiet during the night for a good night rest.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


80%

A nice hostel very central in Dublin. Rooms and other facilities look clean, staff is very helpful and atmosphere is nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (8 reviews)


93%

Best hostel EVER!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Wonderful place. Does a good job making a place for guests to interact with one another. Plenty of space to hang out and be.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


53%

Good for students living in dublin but just too bad for travellers.


90%

Great stay. Good community to be a part of. There was a male brought into my female dorm,so that wasn't pleasant.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


77%

We shared a room with a 4 guys who might have been living there quite a while, our beds were clean and comfortable, but the room smelt quite bad and their stuff was all over the room, I was also the only female which made me feel a little uncomfortable (isnt overly a problem as I did chose a mixed dorm) maybe there should be some kind of rules regarding personal hygiene and keeping the rooms tidy in the shared dorms, I would stay again buy I would be more likely to get a private 2 person room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey thanks for your comments. As you say some guests are tidier and cleaner than others and though we do ask all to respect others standards can vary. We would have been more than happy to move you if you let us know as we do want you to be comfortable. We do have probate rooms here and at our sister hostel Jacobs which would always be an option for your next visit

77%

it wouldve been nice to know that we needed to bring towels and about the lockers. we have never stayed in a hostel before and it would've been nice to have a list of things to expect on the website

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We do feature this info on our website but if you did n't find the info easily then maybe we need to to take a look at improving this and we are redeveloping our site over next few months. Thanks for your suggestions.

67%

The hostel was alright, however the inside wasn't very visually appealing apart from the common and outside area. I've been to better hostels, and I've been to worse.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your feedback. We do get lots of lovely comments about the unique character of Isaacs particuarly the basement common rooms and reception lounges but it is of course a personal matter of taste. If you have time to email me we would to hear any suggestions you have to improve this ?

87%

Overall the rooms and bathrooms were very clean and the staff was overall friendly and helpful

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Great to here Thanks a million!

100%

As always, i had a great time at Isaacs. The staff give a great welcome and the other guests are always friendly. The lounge area is always alive.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


77%

Tv room would ahve been good. Also the flooring throught the building was of a very poor quality. Sooooooo NOISY!! The floors need reenforcing. However it sis not spoil my time there. would definatley recommend this to friends

Owner Comment (Show)
Oh dear .. we do have a TV room down in our lovely basement rooms - so we obviously did 'nt give you all the info on check in . Our building which is full of character and several hundred years old does come with a few quirks and we are addressing these over time. So glad you enjoyed your stay and would reccommend us !!

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