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Isaacs Hostel Reviews

Frenchmans Lane, Dublin 1, Dublin, Ireland

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86%Overall Rating

From 420 ratings
  • 86%Character
  • 82%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 87%Atmosphere
  • 82%Cleanliness

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83%

The best was the Free Sauna... I stayed at Isaacs Hostel in March so ist was cold and rainy outside and to get warm again the Sauna was the best... The Location was Good too... You can walk through allmost all Sightseeing Points within half an our...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Yes the Sauna certainly warms the cockles after a soft day in Dublin . Thanks for your nice comments !

80%

Nice stay, common areas are good, friendly staff. The kitchen however is very small and not welcoming. Free coffee and tea is a positive feature. We stayed in a 8-mixed-dorm and found it too small for such a large number of people. In the morning it was very smelly and we had to wake up. Toilets are few and a bit small as well. Atmosphere of the hostel is pleasant.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 31-40
  • (6 reviews)


87%

Isaacs Hostel is in a good location not far from Temple Bar. The staff were helpful and friendly. The 12 person dorm room I stayed in was really stinky and there wasn't a window to open and the dirty sheets the cleaners stored outside the room didn't help either! I also stayed in a 4 person room which was quite nice, just ask for one that isn't next to the staircase. The basement facilities are awesome, really good for chilling out. Overall Isaacs is a great hostel just pic your room wisely.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 19 Mar 2013
  • clintondj84
  • Australia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (13 reviews)


87%

Wifi sucked, but other than that great place.

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

Owner Comment (Show)
Wifi was in serious heavy use when you were with us over St Patricks weekend but we we are really trying to improve the consistency, Glad all was great otherwise !

77%

good sized rooms, basic breakfast, we were kept up all night with doors slamming, loud floorboards, no wifi in the rooms. rooms were clean but bathrooms could have been cleaner, nice staff who were helpful

  • Avid Traveller
  • 18 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (12 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
thanks for your comments. Sorry if your sleep was spoilt during stay - we do have ear plugs at reception for this with diffculty sleeping . Wooden floors are so much more hygenic than carpet but the trade off is they are a tad noisier . The Doors are fitted with closers for security reasons and if left to close on thier own can bang We are asking all guests to be careful when closing doors now . We will check out your comments re shared bathrooms which are cleaned throughlly evey day but sometimes can be left messy by some guests after use . So glad you found our staff helpful !

100%

This hostel was wondering! It was my first time ever staying in a hostel and I was made to feel very comfortable by the super helpful staff. My girlfriend and I were very pleased with the rooms and the bathrooms. Security is awesome, requiring a key card for every door. The staff was super helpful with directions and providing coffee and toast a little earlier than they normally allow. Thank you guys for a great experience. I loved Ireland and I loved this hostel and their staff.

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


93%

Very good vibe in this hostel, the staff is nice and sociable, and I did not notice anything unpleasant about the rooms. I enjoyed my stay, even though I paid a lot to stay around St. Paddy's Day. Wi-fi connexion is also pretty terrible, unless you go in the basement.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

I went there for St. Patrick's weekend and it was an excellent experience. The rooms were clean and big and the beds were comfortable, there were enough facilities for everyone, even considering that it was completely booked. The staff is really helpful, but the cleaning personnel is not. The location, although not centric, is less than 10 minutes away by walking and the atmosphere is very good, with lots of young people interested in partying. Definitely recommended.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey thanks for all your really lovely feedback. Not sure exactly what you mean re cleaning personel ( ie were they unhelpful ?) but will certainly review with our Housekeeping supervisors to see how we can do better.

93%

Floren was awesome!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
That will go right to his head ( But we do agree !)

90%

Staff wee nothing but helpful, that was really impressive. There's always people hanging out in the lobby so it's not difficult to make new friends!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Cool - glad to impress !!

80%

Very nice hostel would go there again but area was a bit messy outside needs to have lockers in the rooms

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your comment. I wish we had space in the rooms for lockers but it is just too small.

63%

This hostel was packed to the rafters when we were there. It was a nice place with lots of character I just wish they didn't have so many people. It was also packed with many groups... We were guessing school tours? So it wasn't easy to meet people because so many groups were there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
They were actually college groups. March is a really busy month for groups. Come in April or May and you will meet loads of people. We pride ourselves as being the best place to meet other people from all over the world.

70%

Lockers should be in each room and linen could be better prepared. For the rest, excellent for its price!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We wish we could put lockers in the rooms but there just isn't enough space so they have to go in the basement. Sorry

100%

Everyone was very helpful and friendly !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We're delighted to hear it. Our staff are great and we are very proud of them.

87%

The location was great, no more than a five minute walk to the middle of the city. The atmosphere was so nice and the staff were so helpful. I will stay there if I ever get back to Dublin.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Please do come back to stay with us - we love happy guests like you.

93%

One of the best hostels I've stayed in.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


87%

The staff were the some of the nicest and most helpful people I have ever met!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for your nice review - we do try our best to be nice. (otherwise the manager gets cross with us!!!!)

20%

Rude, unhelpful, dishonest receptionists. Especially if you stayed longer when they get suspicious and tired of you .Like me being asked to leave suddenly after my staying for one month without harming anything in the hostel. 1.terrible reading area in the basement :poor lightening ,airless ,noise from ground... 2.Room is always too hot or too cold 3.kichen is tiny ,messy and always missing cooking ware However: 1.in the weekends ,crazy and great parties by some latinos 2.great locatio

  • Globetrotter
  • 06 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female, 18-24
  • (22 reviews)


73%

Because Issacs is so large, they can offer good amenities and services, unfortunately this also means its pretty loud. All in all, I had a decent experience though.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your review - yes we are a busy hostel.

100%

this hostel is fairly good and really cheap. the bathrooms are pretty clean. but i would like to suggest they put lockers inside the rooms. they only have lockers in the basement and that is really inconvenient plus not safe.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your review. We do understand that it would be good to have lockers in the bedrooms but there simply isn't enough space.

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