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Isaac's Hostel Dublin

  • Price€18–€65/night (~$20–$71)
  • CategoryBudget
  • Rating★ 4.3

Isaac's Hostel sits on Frenchman's Lane in Dublin 1, one block from Store Street and Busáras — Dublin's central bus station — placing it within easy reach of the main intercity and airport coach services. The River Liffey is a five-minute walk south, and O'Connell Street lies fewer than ten minutes on foot from the front door.

Isaac's Hostel Dublin

Isaac's Hostel sits on Frenchman's Lane in Dublin 1, one block from Store Street and Busáras — Dublin's central bus station — placing it within easy reach of the main intercity and airport coach services. The River Liffey is a five-minute walk south, and O'Connell Street lies fewer than ten minutes on foot from the front door. Connolly DART station is a short walk northeast, making day trips to Howth, Bray, and the north County Dublin coast straightforward from this address.

The property occupies a converted Victorian warehouse, giving the common areas high ceilings and an industrial character that distinguishes it from purpose-built hostels. Original brickwork in several communal spaces creates architectural texture rarely found at budget price points in the city centre.

Accommodation ranges from four-person dorms to twelve-bed rooms, with private twin and double rooms available for those wanting more privacy. All dorm beds include individual reading lights and power sockets, and the hostel supplies linen, removing that variable cost from the budget. The free continental breakfast — included in the room rate — is a meaningful differentiator in a city where most budget hostels charge separately for morning meals or skip them entirely.

The common room houses a pool table and serves as the main social hub, with a bar open most evenings. A tour desk books popular day trips including the Cliffs of Moher and Kilkenny. Luggage storage is available both before check-in and after checkout, useful for guests managing early flights or late-afternoon departures. Secure bike storage accommodates cyclists arriving in the city. Fast Wi-Fi covers the building throughout. The hostel suits solo travellers and groups looking for central Dublin accommodation with reliable facilities at the lower end of the city's price range.

Practical information for Isaac's Hostel Dublin
Price €18–€65/night (~$20–$71)
Address 2–5 Frenchman's Lane, Dublin 1, D01 HF78, Ireland

Room types

  • Dorm beds (4–12 person)
  • Private twin rooms
  • Private double rooms

Amenities

  • Free breakfast (continental)
  • Common room with pool table
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Fast Wi-Fi
  • Bike storage

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Location

2–5 Frenchman's Lane, Dublin 1, D01 HF78, Ireland

53.3509, -6.2533 View on map

Highlights

  • Free continental breakfast included in the nightly rate — rare among Dublin hostels
  • Steps from Busáras central bus station and a short walk from Connolly DART station
  • Victorian warehouse conversion with high ceilings and original brickwork in common areas
  • Evening bar and social common room with pool table
  • Tour desk on site for booking day trips around Ireland

Tips for visiting

  • Book private rooms well in advance during summer and St. Patrick's Festival — they fill faster than dorms
  • The Store Street location is quieter at night than the Temple Bar area; useful for lighter sleepers
  • Arrive at reception during check-in hours if possible — early luggage drop is offered but not always staffed outside peak times
  • The Luas Red Line at Busáras connects directly to Heuston Station if you're heading west by train

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