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Clontarf Castle HotelvsIsaacs Hostel
Both Isaacs Hostel and Clontarf Castle Hotel are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Isaacs Hostel ranks marginally higher than Clontarf Castle Hotel. Isaacs Hostel comes in at 79 with positive reviews from 5 sources including Oyster, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
Clontarf Castle Hotel
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Time Out
Oyster
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Castle Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin D3
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Modern rooms and characterful luxury suites with cutting edge facilities. Grand restaurant reminiscent of a knights' banqueting hall."
Frommer's "If you want to be within striking distance of Dublin airport (8km/5 miles away), this hotel in Clontarf is a good option about 10 minutes' drive away." Full review
Time Out "Looking every inch the swanky modern hotel (except, of course, for the elements of the 12th-century structure that have been artfully integrated into the design)." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Clontarf Castle Hotel is a striking, historic property in a north Dublin suburb that expertly mixes old and new." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Romantic and baronial meets modern at the four-star Clontarf Castle." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "For a trip to Dublin, Clontarf Castle Hotel has it all. Close to the city center—the coastal suburb is a 10-minute drive away—check. On site dining worth imbibing—a Michelin-starred chef,..." Full review
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
