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Isaacs Hostel Reviews

Frenchmans Lane, Dublin 1, Dublin, Ireland

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85%

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4108 Total Reviews
  • 86%Value For Money
  • 83%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 86%Atmosphere
  • 82%Cleanliness
  • 83%Facilities

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77%

In overall it was a nice, clean hostel, very reasonable price. However, the internet connection was really bad, they should work on this. Plus, the room was a bit cold.


91%

Lovely open fire, cosy, great athmosphere and staff.


100%

Kevin is brilliant- the staff are great.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Did Kevin pay you to say that???? Only joking - we know we have the best staff in Dublin- they know so much about where to go and what to do. Do come again.

80%

The Hostel is quite Big and in the center of dublin. The things i missed most where that there where way too less power outlets in the Dorm Room (16 Bed Male).


86%

I have been many other hotels before, some of them were freshly renovated or newly built. But Isaacs Hostel was one of the best places I have ever stayed, way better than I expected. I got what I wanted, a hostel with good location, good athmosphere, valuable for the money. I'm surely gonna go back if I ever visit Ireland again.

  • 22 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


91%

Good experience. Low price, convenient location, standard breakfast, clean. Some improvements would be adding more power outlets in each room, free lockers, and offering free airport shuttle like Paddy's Palace (next door) does. Since it is located conveniently, there is also noise at night, especially with the train. Earplugs work well.


83%

Staff were a solid bunch of characters, always friendly and giving a bit of banter. Felt very cosmopolitan with so many people from so many different places, was interesting to talk to everyone. Only gripe is that the showers rarely had enough hot water. Amazing hostel otherwise

  • 21 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Showers should be good now - we had new boilers installed with loads more capacity - we are trying to get everything right. Do come again!

100%

Excellent location! Good showers, good staff! Will be back! Thank you guys!

Owner Comment (Hide)
Delighted you enjoyed your stay - do come again.

66%

The Wifi only works in the lobby & basement and cuts out frequently, so depending on how long you're there it could be a nuisance. Our floor had one shower/toilet outside of our dorm and then 3 of each down the hall. I found in the morning showers were hard to get and was sometimes busy in the toilets, but nothing major! The atmosphere and awesome people I met tehre made up for any flaws though!

  • 19 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks for your nice comments. We are working on the wifi to improve the quality in the common areas but we don't want it in the bedrooms - we want people to get to know each other - that's what staying in a hostel is all about. The showers can be busy at certain times - you need to get up earlier or later than the general masses. - Next time!

94%

the price was good but its now gone up

  • 18 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Afghanistan
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Ah no - it hasn't really gone up - it just depends on the day - if we are really busy you might find that the price has increased a little but on quiet dates we still have plenty of bargains.

74%

Great place for long or short term stays with a great mix of people. Great location, close to Busaras and walking distance to O'Connell St. Staff were really helpful and knowledgeable. Breakfast was really basic (toast, one type of cereal, tea/coffee, juice) but kitchen looked like it had great facilities (didn't actually use it). My room (6-bed mixed dorm) was quite large, and had it's own shower and toilet (shared with another room). Best part is lower ground area - loved it!

Owner Comment (Hide)
Delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. Don't forget breakfast is free so we have to keep it basic - but it is FREE.

97%

Really great prices for the value. I highly recommend the tour if you are a solo traveler because its a good way to meet people.

Owner Comment (Hide)
That's exactly what we are trying to do - thank you for your nice comments.

94%

Lovely staff, extremely helpful and made my birthday weekend a fantastic one! Will definitely be returning :) Thank you!

Owner Comment (Hide)
So glad you enjoyed it. Do come again.

80%

It's a nice hostel with good atmosphere, unfortunately the rooms are tiny and crowded, and the beds are not very comfy. Good value for money though.

  • 15 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Glad you like some parts of the hostel. I wonder what room you were in - our rooms vary in size - some are small (but yet all adhere to the rules for size !) but others are quite large. Let us know you want a larger room if you come back and we'll sort you out.

94%

Had a brilliant stay at Isaacs, its got a fantastic atmosphere with friendly helpful staff. It has clearly been done up recently and all the facilities such as kitchen, toilets and showers are all good and clean! Its very close to the centre of Dublin and has lots of useful things near by such as train station, bus stations and tram stop. Unfortunately it does sit vry close to the train line but this wouldnt stop me staying there again.

  • 14 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks so much for your fantastic comments. We do offer ear plugs if you have problems sleeping.

86%

Incredible staff and a comfortable enough stay, excellent value for money and opportunities to integrate with other guests. There was general a relaxed atmosphere but everyone felt safe, I would definitely stay there again.

  • 14 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks so much for your comments - we love guests like you.

83%

A nice hostel with a friendly staff, but i would say its better to go there if you stay in a group for individuall travellers it might be difficult to communicate with other travelers. A very continung coming and going of people. Awesome Sauna!!!


57%

Location is not terrible but I was on the second floor right opposite the railway and everytime the train passed, everything shook and there are definetely better locations in the city for the same value. Staff was good. Shower water was cold. All the girls in my room had the same problem. There are no lockers in the room, only in the reception area in a not so convenient place. Very noisy.

Owner Comment (Hide)
HI Mariana. I'm so sorry the water was cold. We are installing new boilers to sort out this problem and there might have been a problem on that morning. There is nothing we can do about the railway unfortunately but we do have rooms at the back of the house for the lighter sleepers. Also we have ear plugs at reception.

91%

I really enjoyed tha stay at Isaac's. It is a very nice hostel with friendly, very helpful staff, a great location and the nicest hostel kitchen I have ever seen :)

  • 07 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thank you so much. Do come again. We need guests like you to make our life easier.

83%

you need more equipment for the kitchen

  • 07 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • All Male Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks for your comment. We have just refurbished the kitchen totally and we are getting more equipment for the kitchen.

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