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Grand Canal HotelvsIsaacs Hostel
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Isaacs Hostel scores significantly better than Grand Canal Hotel. Isaacs Hostel scores 79 with praise from 5 publications like Lonely Planet, oyster.com and Let's Go.
Grand Canal Hotel
Oyster
Frommer's
Grand Canal Street Upper, Ballsbridge, Dublin Dublin 4
From $96/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
OysterMid-Range
"It's a modern hotel with all the amenities expected of a mid-range property, plus a few more -- free on-site parking for one." Full review
Frommer's "Overlooking the 18th-century Grand Canal—a major part of Dublin’s industrial heritage, long since abandoned as anything but a picturesque waterway—this large hotel is a strikingly modern place" 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
