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Isaacs HostelvsBuswells Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Buswells Hotel ranks slightly better than Isaacs Hostel. Buswells Hotel ranks #15 in Dublin with endorsements from 7 reviewers such as Frommer's, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
Isaacs Hostel
Time Out
Let's Go
Oyster
EuroCheapo
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
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
OysterBudget
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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 PlanetTop 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
Buswells Hotel
DK Eyewitness Time Out
Star Service
Frommer's Oyster The Telegraph Frommer's Lonely Planet
23-27 Molesworth Street, City Centre - Stephens Green, Dublin 2
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
DK Eyewitness "It has a central location beside government buildings... requented by political figures."
Time Out "The rooms are distributed across three Georgian buildings and exude charm, from their hefty Georgian windows to the views of the broad streets below." Full review
Star Service "This small, traditional four-story hotel—a series of five bricked Georgian town houses—holds plenty of old-fashioned historic charm, at least in the public areas." Full review
i
Room 100 is worth requesting for its spaciousness, but its hearth is merely ornamental.
Frommer's "This traditional hotel has a wonderful sense of class that saves it from feeling stuffy." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Buswells Hotel has a homey vibe... the hotel is located in the city center near many tourist attractions, but it's still quiet." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Not so much grand as comfortable and quaint, with a matchless situation in the very heart of the city. The Aircoach stops across the road." Full review
Frommer's "An old-school air pervades this rather traditional midpriced hotel...small but decently furnished guest rooms are modern in style." Full review
i
Guests with mobility problems should ask for a room on a lower floor, as the old building (actually three townhouses merged together) has many staircases.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The 69 bedrooms have all been given the once-over, but have left their Georgian charm intact." Full review
