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Isaacs Hostel Reviews

Frenchmans Lane, Dublin 1, Dublin, Ireland

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Reviews of Isaacs Hostel

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76%

The train station is next door so it can get pretty loud! We liked it in general though!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

Fantastic location! Really nice building and good breakfast in the morning. Certainly worth booking.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


56%

The basement and even the main room are well kept and decorated but I felt that the rest of the hostel was a bit dingy and badly built. It felt like more effort was put into the common rooms than the rooms. Also it smelt a bit dewy in the hallways and definitely in the room. The breakfast was the typical cereal and bread with jam. Something that was great was the connection with the free tour of Dublin. VERY comprehensive. Try to get Daniel as a tour guide, he was great!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (6 reviews)

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HI there, Thanks for your review! Isaacs Hostel is housed in a very old building (a wine warehouse from the 1900's) which we have renovated and continually upgrade. It wasn't purpose build and we have really made the best of all of the quirks and character of the place to make Isaacs a cool, laid back, meet new friends kind of hostel. We keep the bedrooms really clean and simple and make sure that all of the common areas are as comfy and relaxing and party friendly as can be. I totally agree with you about the Free Walking Tour of Dublin - it rocks! Thanks, Yvonne :)

83%

Amazing place, i will recommended it to everyone who wants to come to visit Dublin. Also stuff is very friendly, helpful and funny.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Czech Republic
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


83%

the breakfast wasn't good at all and the cleanliness of the kitchen was very bad...but the rooms were very clean...that was excellent

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

I always try to make Isaacs my point of call when I want a place to stay in Dublin-it's a brilliant hostel in my book. Clean, great location and with everything on offer for a comfortable stay. I was a bit disappointed this time around though-one staff member was really unhelpful and unwelcoming when I arrived at 6am asking if I could check in a bit sooner, especially as I had been travelling all night. I had nowhere else to go at that hour of the day!!!!! Great staff and hostel otherwise.


100%

Awesome place, awesome people, couldn't ask for anything better

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


53%

I heard good things about this hostel prior to coming but I wasn´t impressed with the experience. 1. Overall Staff were not very helpful 2. There were signs everywhere saying that robbers could get into the dorms should people leave doors open. However, there was no security system on main door 3. Area wasn´t very safe at night to walk back to hostel 4. Rooms were completely overheated 5. Hostel served as somewhere to sleep. Nothing more

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


96%

Very Clean hostel with a great atmosphere and free breakfast! I only wish they had shelves in the shower to put my things.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

Very nice place, cool atmosphere, great staff !!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Wireless internet could only be connected to in the lobby, which you are kicked out of after midnight. This was not good for me since I am a night owl. Other than that it was a great hostel!


66%

Couldn't sleep much because of the wood floors, railway/tram noise AND people who dry their hair in the hallway!! Never saw before a breakfast area in front of the reception (same room). The toilets were not really clean.. The price's expensive comparing to service (I have stayed in better hostels for much less). You will be charged (per day) €2 for storing your luggage in basement + €10 refundable deposit (be careful: you might forget about it..) For me, the atmosphere was not that warm..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


90%

Staff was fantastic, breakfast was a joke.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


86%

That was my 3rd stay at Isaasc Hostel. I was unlucky for the last one besause my room was located 10m away from the railway so it was difficult to sleep from 7 o'clock on the morning. That is the only negative point.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


93%

Issacs hostel has absolutely everything you need or want when using a hostel. The bathroom facilities are first class and I cannot say enough about the location, it is right of Dublin's main street, O'Connells street and is only ten minutes walk from landmarks such as trinity college and stephen's green. Although, be careful about what room you are assigned, try asking for one that is not facing the street. I'm irish and know for a fact this is one of the best hostels to stay in in Ireland.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

If you don't mind staying at a hostel (which means traveling cheap) you should stay here! We had one issue. We booked a 6 bed room with same arrival and two separate departure dates (3 left sat, 3 left mon). This caused some problems with the beds so when the 3 new people (that we didn't know) arrived in the room it was a bit of a mixup - leaving two of us with no clean beds. We complained and got a 10 bed room for the night and they had the beds in order by the next night. Recommended!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

Muy buena ubicacion,nos parecio seguro,estuvimos en habitacion doble, comoda y limpia con calefaccion,los baños siempre limpios, el desayuno suficiente ,el personal amable,muy recomendable.!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


96%

great clean place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Great hostel, one of the best I have stayed at in Europe. Sweet style because if its winery roots and very cheap. Nice, new facilities. Pretty close to the main areas, Dublin city centre is small enough to walk to anything. Beer garden is pretty sweet, cheap beer. Burger and beer for 5 euro is definitely a good deal. However, maybe I'm a snobby American, but somebody seriously needs to teach the guy behind the grill how to grill a burger. Also the showers are the push buttons, very annoying.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Great place, lots of fun! A cozy atmosphere and good opportunity to meet travellers. Very nice kitchen facilities and lots of commodities for guests. Overall a great experience! I would recommend this to any backpackers looking for a place to stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


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  • 05 Jan 2012 (93%)
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