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Isaacs Hostel Reviews

Frenchmans Lane, Dublin 1, Dublin, Ireland

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86%Overall Rating

From 413 ratings
  • 86%Character
  • 83%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 87%Atmosphere
  • 83%Cleanliness

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100%

I Have just got back from a few days in Dublin with my housemate and isaacs just made our stay perfect! We arrived very early but they had somewhere for us to relax. The atmosphere in the lobby is great, you can drink your own drinks and eat your own food- the hostel seemed to attract the nicest bunch of backpackers! Only downside was the wooden floors in the dorms were very creaky making any movement in the night very loud-but that's only if we are going to nit pick! would definitely stay again


93%

Isaac's was one of the best hostels I've stayed in throughout 10 countries in Europe! The staff was amazing, it was so clean, and everyone hangs out in the lobby and becomes fast friends. The atmosphere is amazing! I would definitely stay here again.

Owner Comment (Show)
That is so sweet , Come again please !!

83%

Really enjoyed my stay in Isaacs, would definitely stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


60%

This hostel was ready for a party all the time.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We think that;s a compliment ? but we do have some chill out areas if you are not in a party mood !

100%

The hostel ended up being one of our favorite parts of Dublin! There was such a great atmosphere and the staff was super helpful! It's also close to supermarkets, bars, buses, sites, etc.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We could not agree more! Thanks

90%

The only thing that bothered me was the lockers been at the basement area and having to go up and down 3 floors with my suit case, also the lockers are to be paid extra 2 euros/night. Apart from that, i had a Lovely stay at Issac's.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your feedback - As you can use the lockers before you check into your room (and if you need to leave your bags for a while after you check out ) this is partly why we have them in basement separate to rooms . There is a small charge for hire, but peace of mind and being able to store your luggage 24 hours is a real plus for many guests. Space does n't really allow us to have lockers in the dorms . So glad you liked us otherwise

100%

Great Hostel. cater for all your needs. Staff are brilliant, couldn't as k for better staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


77%

Except from the walls being paper thin so you could hear everybody that was passing by in the hallway to get to the bathrooms, and the floors making a ridicolous loud noises when you stepped on it (just in front of the door so there was no way anybody could tip-toe in and be quiet after a night of pub crawling 'cause the floors would wake you up anyway), I had a nice stay at Isaacs. It's easy to meet new people in the lobby and the staff is very friendly. Close to everything in the city center.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Good hostel, lots of character, staff was friendly and helpful, good breakfast. About a 10 minute walk to oconnel street and temple bar. Only downside was the noisy train right outside our window that went by about every 10 minutes REALLY early in the morning.


90%

Very helpful staff, clean rooms and very good facilities. It´s a bit loud in the lobby and basement area but in the room - we had a double room - it was okay. And if not - earplugs are a must have in hostels ;-) City center and Temple Bar is very close. It was my second stay at Isaacs and I would definitely come back again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Looking forward to your third visit ! Thanks

63%

My iphone charger was stolen. Never leave any valuable stuff, not even a charger, before leaving the room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Location was perfect and staff was really outgoing and friendly. They have plenty of sightseeing options and tell you how to get around the city very easily. Awesome pub crawl and walking tour is cool but really long.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


60%

Didn't like that there were no security lockers in the room... also one day I was in the bathroom when the cleaning lady came in, I smiled and said hello while she looked at me very angrily and left without a word. If she wanted me to leave she could have just said so, found it VERY rude!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


97%

Wonderfully witty staff, very knowledgable about the city, and a great pub crawl. The rooms are clean and nice. I wasn't a fan of the top bunk as it was a little shaky, but this goes for most hostels I've stayed at. GREAT location. It's very easy to walk right into town and see all of the major sights. Trinity College and some of the big museums are about a 20 minute (or less) walk from the hostel. The breakfast is simple, but just what I needed to start the day. I highly recommend this hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


93%

Well located. Excellent staff and very nice atmosphere. There are no lockers in the rooms, you have to hire one in the basement.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 18 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male, 31-40
  • (16 reviews)


97%

evrything was great, the staff is awesome, the hostel is a great value :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Croatia
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Big hostel with great shared common areas. Really fun city to go out in!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


100%

The hostel is great, really clean, and the staff is really friendly. Thank you Alex!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


77%

Elevator required.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


90%

We chose this hostel because of its good reviews and we were right to do so. Very friendly staff, always willing to help and a great atmosphere every day. Loads of people from all over and loads of things to do, even sauna! The hostel also organizes a pub crawl every day, which is great! Definitely recommendable, I will stay there if I ever go back to Dublin!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


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