Aberdeen LodgevsIsaacs Hostel
Both Isaacs Hostel and Aberdeen Lodge are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Isaacs Hostel ranks marginally higher than Aberdeen Lodge. Isaacs Hostel is ranked #23 in Dublin with recommendations from 5 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Let's Go and Oyster.
Aberdeen Lodge
53 - 55 Park Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin Dublin 4
From $106/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"One impressive hotel. Comfy lounge, warm homely atmosphere and well-equipped bedrooms."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Aberdeen Lodge is a charming mid-range hotel with bay windows and climbing ivy, surrounded by brick walls." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Part of the Halpin brand, this boutique property is located in the wealthy neighborhood of Ballsbridge." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Not only is this absolutely one of Dublin's best guesthouses, but it's a carefully guarded secret, known only to those who dare stay a short train ride from the city centre." Full review
Fodor's
"A properly lovely B&B, ticking all the B&B boxes you'd want: a friendly family feel, a tasty breakfast, and cosy rooms, all in a beautiful ivy-clad house in the lovely seaside area of Sandymount." Full review
Frommer's
"Inside, the decor is rather endearingly old-fashioned; neat-as-a-pin public spaces have heavy, antique-style furnishings and embroidered pillows scattered...guest rooms are comfortable and quiet" Full review
Isaacs Hostel
2 - 5 Frenchman's Lane, Dublin 1
From $40/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
Time Out
"This is the aristocrat of Dublin's hostels. ... It has the usual mix of bunk beds, lockers and TV rooms, but adds a heady cocktail of extras like...a restaurant and an attractive (free) sauna." Full review
Let's Go
"There seem to be a million hostels near Gardiner Street, but this is the one that you want to stay at." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Isaacs Hostel is a two-pearl property housed in a converted 19th-century wine vault that's within walking distance of many popular Dublin sites and is well serviced by public transportation." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"From the street, the Isaacs Hostel has an undeniable, ramshackle charm. Bright red trim pops against a well-worn exterior of brick and stone. The reception area is similarly attractive." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Isaacs does urban accommodation very well indeed: a prime location in the city centre, a quirky and historic character, and a buzzing and friendly atmosphere ensure that it stands out among Dublin hostels." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The north-side's best hostel – hell, for atmosphere alone it's the best in town – is in a 200-year-old wine vault just around the corner from the main bus station." Full review