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Isaacs Hostel Reviews

Frenchmans Lane, Dublin 1, Dublin, Ireland

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86%Overall Rating

From 405 ratings
  • 87%Character
  • 83%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 87%Atmosphere
  • 82%Cleanliness

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87%

Reallu helpful and friendly and funny staff! A wonderful experiance.

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

Owner Comment (Show)
Funny is right !! and I have to work with them !! Thanks for your lovely comments

90%

great hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Slovakia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

good reception staff and very informative about what was going on......even though i was booked in frenchmans lane hostel..becasue of building work iw ent to jacobs but still found a good hospitable welcome and also clear on what was going on..thank you for my stay..Deano x

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Glad we managed the unexpected move to Jacobs Inn well and that all was good. You are very welcome again !

100%

It was a very nice experience, people and staff were very kind. If I have to go back to Dublin I will go in Isaacs or Jacobs inn for sure !!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Please come back and tell all your friends ! Thanks

80%

Great place, lovely friendly staff, clean, comfy and central.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Keep it coming ! Thanks

80%

lovely hostel .nice staff , but the one thing what really made me sick to my stomach they d,ont change the duvet cover s what so ever , i stay there for a couple of night s and saw people come and go ,and sheets change but no duvet cover s even in jacobs hostel was the same , i spoke to a gentlemen who was staying there long term and he told me since being there for more than 6 weeks he had not seen any cleaners change the duvet cover s , to me there are people coming from all over it s unfair

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 31-40
  • (8 reviews)


100%

Great time @ Isaacs

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Male Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

the staff was very welcoming and always helpful when help was needed. also the location of the hostel was convenient - though I had a little trouble finding it the first time 'cause its location is a bit hidden. I particularly liked the fire place and the sauna after a long day out in the cold...

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


100%

a really good one....especial they have a relatively quiet basement....so no matter you love party or want to spend time quietly....they offer you places,,,,

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Oh we love put basement too - a real oasis in the city ! Comeback soon please .

97%

This hostel is in a fantastic location with a huge range of facilities and very helpful staff who will reccomend anyting from a good irish pub for food or a venue for everyone and a price guide so you know whether your being ripped off or not. Very helpfull I would definitely stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Female, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


100%

This hostel has almost everything what good hostel should have. Except of small problems with card reader in room, there were no disadvantages for me. Mostly I like helpful, symphatic, well-informed crew on the reception and unique atmosphere inside the hostel. In comparison to quality, it is not as expensive. Summoning up it was appriopriate decision to choose Isaacs hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


87%

This place has a really nice atmosphere and really friendly people. Unfortunately I was silly enough to leave my wallet in my room and money was stolen, so just be careful of personal belongings in this place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


70%

Great staff and location, and we met some great people in the common areas. Showers are, tragically, below body temperature (there's no temperature control, just a button). 3/4 washing machines are out-of-order. 2/3 vending machines are out-of-order. No hot water in the kitchen, and it took us about 10 minutes to find a stove set that worked. In short, decent hostel with some facilities issues.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We are checking out and addressing the facilities issues you mentioned-we have had a few mechanical breakdowns which are getting attention . But overall glad you liked us!

83%

Great hostel, real good value for your money. Only downsides were the very hard mattress in my bunk bed and the lack of personal lockers underneath your bed. You had to store you luggage in your dorm without any security. If you wanted a locker, you had to pay for it. But the hostel is very clean, great location, good facilities and a beautiful basement!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Had a fantastic stay here, staff were very helpful and good for a laugh! Lots of tours/pub crawls to keep you entertained. The atmosphere was great only annoyance was the security inside the rooms....no lockers!!!!! Get up with the times guys! Other than that LOVED it and will happily stay there again and recommend it!

  • Globetrotter
  • 12 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (30 reviews)


80%

It's good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Well we have to agree ! ( thanks !)

93%

Isaacs was great. The atmospher can't be beat. There are many areas to hang out and meet fellow travelers. I would definitely come back here if I was back in Dublin. The staff is very very helpful with directions, day trips and other information about the city.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


100%

A very pleasant stay, as usual. Thankx!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
and nice to have you back again !!

97%

Closet in the twin room 105 and two chairs!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

I found the place to be comfortable and cozy. Also extremely clean, even though it was full of people on the day I arrived, but the girls' bathroom on the 2nd floor was always spic and span. I didn't use the kitchen that much but it also looked impecable. The room itself had the correct size for 8 girls, but there were no lockers there, and if you wanted one, it was in the basement and it had an extra cost per day. As for the breakfast, it was really simple but for that money it was worth it!

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your great review . Come back soon and send all your friends !!

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