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Schoolhouse HotelvsIsaacs Hostel
Schoolhouse Hotel and Isaacs Hostel are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Schoolhouse Hotel scores marginally better than Isaacs Hostel. Schoolhouse Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 79 with positive reviews from 5 sources including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Schoolhouse Hotel
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Time Out
Lonely Planet
2 - 8 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide "Spacious, well-kept bedrooms - most in the extension - boast William Morris designed fabrics and locally built Mackintosh-style furniture."
Fodor's "Excuse the pun, but this converted Victorian parochial school just off the Grand Canal really is A-plus." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Schoolhouse is a charming, historic hotel located in the leafy Ballsbridge neighborhood." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A 19th-century Dublin schoolhouse, before it became a boutique hotel, offering comfortable and reasonably priced accommodation close to the Aviva stadium and RDS concert arena." Full review
Time Out "With king beds, colourful quilts, antique oak desks, special edition wallpaper, flat-screen TVs, and a photograph of their namesake, the quaint lodgings are well above-par. " Full review
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Time Out tip: Parking is free but limited, so reserve a spot ahead if you’re coming by car.
Nearby:3fe: For quality take-away coffee and brewing necessitiesOscar Wilde Memorial: For an aptly colourful depiction of one of Ireland’s literary legendsOsteria Lucio: For surprisingly authentic Italian eatsCellar Bar: For lunch or pre-dinner drinks in an old wine vault
Lonely Planet "A Victorian schoolhouse dating from 1861, this beautiful building has been successfully converted into an exquisite boutique hotel that is (ahem) ahead of its class." 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
