This hostel has great amenities and large open common areas downstairs, which I appreciated…read more However, I want to share a few negatives from my experience so other travelers are aware before booking. I rarely leave negative reviews, but I felt this was worth mentioning. I had been traveling for over a day and a half and was extremely exhausted. I politely asked the front desk if there was anywhere I could sit and rest my eyes for a few minutes until check-in. The staff member immediately said no and made it clear that resting or sleeping anywhere in the lobby was not allowed. The interaction felt dismissive and not very friendly, and I noticed a similar tone when he was speaking with other guests. Another issue was the bathroom setup. I stayed on the second floor and there were no women's restrooms on that floor, so I had to go up and down the stairs each time I needed to use the bathroom. After check-in, I finally fell asleep because I was so exhausted, but I was suddenly woken up by loud pounding on my door( not a gentle knock )The staff member said he had made a mistake and placed me in the wrong room. I understand mistakes happen -- I've stayed in hostels all over the world -- but the way it was handled felt disruptive. As I was getting up to move rooms, he suddenly said I could just stay where I was. I had originally booked a four-bed female dorm because I hoped to meet other travelers, so having the room to myself wasn't really what I expected-but ultimately, I was grateful that I did have the room to myself so that was one positive He said he would make it up to me with a free breakfast token, but the breakfast ended up being very minimal (bread, cheese, yogurt, cucumber, and cereal). Overall, the atmosphere just didn't feel very welcoming. If you're looking for something friendlier with a better vibe, I would recommend Abbey Court Hostel instead -- the staff there are VERY kind, the common areas are lively- and they won't kick you out if you need to rest your eyes for 30 minutes and it feels much more inviting for travelers. I really do hate to leave a negative review, but this is mainly to make awareness to other travelers

I stayed here recently for 2 nights with my tour group. Overall, this hostel has a really cool vibe…read morewith a bar on the bottom floor where they are always playing soccer (football) games. They also have games available to play. Their receptionists were always nice and helpful and I just liked the community spaces available. They have a locked room as well to store your luggage if you don't have a room yet. Breakfast is served on the bottom floor also. The buffet breakfast was not it. Very minimal options and kind of depressing of what actually was available. The elevators were pretty sketchy. One of them always seemed to work fine but the other one we could never get to go up from the lobby. They didn't allow you to take the stairs to go up which I thought was weird. We were staying on floor 2 so it was annoying to have to wait for a working elevator every time. The beds in the room were fine. Typical hostel bed and they provided us with a pillow, blanket, and towel. The shower in the bathroom in the room was fine but the toilet didn't flush so we always had to go to the community bathroom down the hall. Not the end of the world but just frustrating at times. Best part about this place was the location. There were a couple restaurants and coffee shops nearby as well as convenience stores like a Tesco express around the corner. The Jameson distillery is literally right around the corner and you can get a discount for the Jameson tasting tour if you tell them you are staying at the Generator. It was also very close to temple bar!

It was the final leg of a long, bonkers trip, and I was knackered. The staff were brilliant, in…read morethat they were friendly, concise and efficient. I had booked a 4 bunk femme room. It was clean, and comfy. I had a solid sleep.

Places like this is why there needs to be a zero star rating because that is what it deserves. If…read moreyou arrive early they allow you to leave your luggage but it's not free, even for paying guest. Larger lockers are 4€ + 1€ per hour while small lockers are 3€ + 1€ per hour. I can understand charging non-paying but I'm already paying you almost double what I could have paid for a private room at several hotels on River Liffey. Didn't bring a towel? They charge for that too! 4€ for your stay. I was in an eight person dorm and the pods get so hot it's almost suffocating in there and this was in October. I can't imagine being in there during the summer. My pod was 70*F (21*C) when I went to bed around 2200 each night. I brought my own fan but if you didn't bring one you can also borrow one from the front desk for a fee of course (why would it be free?). The pods have no outlets but there's two old fashioned USB ports so bring your adapters since most everything is USB-C now. Want to take a shower? The water is suppose to stay on for 15 seconds but I was lucky if it stayed on for 5 seconds. Would you expect anything else from a "hostel" that charges for literally everything? Quiet hours? Good luck trying to sleep while all the drunks come in and out of the room at all hours of the night and the girl decides she needs to blow dry her hair for 30 minutes at one in the morning. Oh and the fire alarm will go off at least twice at random hours during the night. The annoying light comes on when someone sets off the motion sensor which is completely unnecessary because the ambient light from outside makes it already visible enough. Want to wash your hands after using the loo? Either dry your hands on your clothes or use toilet paper, no hand towels provided. Want to use the WiFi? It's as slow as 1997 AOL Dial Up and nonexistent in your pod. Want to cook your own food while you're at the HOSTEL? Nope because they took their kitchen out in 2019 and replaced it with a terrible bar that's more expensive than restaurants on Grafton Street. Want to store your coffee creamer in the fridge while you're at the HOSTEL? Nope can't do that either because they also removed those! Want to sit down at a table outside the bar to eat and it's dirty? Don't bother asking the front desk, they'll tell you to clean it yourself. My bad, I didn't know I had been hired! The front desk staff was so rude I thought they were joking at first but nope! In the end, this place is NOT a "hostel," It's a cheap hotel masquerading as a "hostel." Take your money and run as fast as you can away from this place towards River Liffey and a find a place to stay down there that wont scam you.

This was my first time staying in a hostel. Since it was so cheap and close to all of the things we…read morewanted to do, my friend and I decided to give it a chance. Isaacs Hostel is basically a money trap, they charge you for everything from towels to locker space to keep your things...but all in all it was a great experience. Despite the Finnish man who farted in his sleep all night in our 16 bed space to the having to lug your things up three flights of stairs due to the lack of elevator, I had a great time. I definitely wouldn't do it again since I'm used to hotels but the staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and the people that come to stay here are a riot, full of fun and laughs. It really felt like an adult sleepover that never ended. The beds were really comfy, mirror space was limited, and the wifi definitely cut off a lot and didn't reach the basement or the upper levels but for my first time in a hostel, I felt safe and secure. Btw, the bar crawl really isn't that great. They will advertise all of the amazing benefits of buying it for 12 euros, but when you go out, you still have to pay for all of your drinks and MAYBE you'll get a freebie or two.

A friend of mine recently stayed here when she was in town and I went to pick her up there. I…read morefound the hostel really nice and they had a cool downstairs eating area that tends to a really nice communal feel. It's super convenient to Busaras and Connolly Station and thus it's perfect if you're looking to go somewhere early the next morning. The only thing I didn't like is that it's down a dark alleyway. I'm sure it's perfectly safe and I've never ever once heard a bad thing about it. It just gave me an uneasy feeling walking down it in the darkness. It's also a bit of a walk away from city centre after a night out. A walk that is a bit sketchy at parts. So really I'd just recommend to get a taxi back!

To much noise from outside! Looks like the building need…read moreSome fixes... breakfast ist that big a deal... Never again

Cecil S. covered the highlights of staying at the Times Hostel, and so I'll just add a few things…read morein addition. I stayed there in August while apartment-hunting for the fall. My trip didn't go as planned; I ended up in Dublin a day later than expected (I sent them an email to let them know, and they were very gracious. I had to pay for that missed night, but I knew that ahead and confirmed in my message that I just wanted to confirm my second night.) When I checked in, I received a warm welcome and some basic help to get me started on a fast race to try to find a place to live. The room I booked had room for 4 people (mixed), and three of us made it there for the night. The bathroom was en-suite, and all was clean and cheerful. Well-laundered, comfortable linens are provided, and you can rent a towel if you don't bring your own. Downstairs, the (slow but cheap to rent) computers are still there, you can pay for the use of laundry, and you can arrange to use a guitar or leave your luggage for the day. All of this is done through the front desk. The kitchen areas are very open, and when I was there, people used them extensively. People can label and keep food in 2 dedicated refrigerators, and if they have something leftover, there is a spot in one 'frige for food to be shared/taken. Need milk for the free coffee/tea/hot chocolate (Cadbury's) available all day? Help yourself-there's a dedicated spot for that, too. There's a nice mix of people who stay at this hostel, which has an arrangement with a local language school. Therefore, some people were staying long-term and knew a little more about the city, and some people were just passing through. Dinner times and evenings in the lounge/dining areas were casual and very friendly. Due to my delay in getting to Ireland, I'd picked up a couple of novels (I know, how old-fashioned!) that I'd read, and so I took advantage of the book swap case to leave a few and take a new one. It's touches like the bookcase, the open but tidy atmosphere, and the great staff that make a difference here, I believe. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again, and in fact, if my niece visits, I'll try to convince her to stay here for a night or two just for a good experience. Getting there from the airport: I took the #16 bus, which stops a block or less from the hostel and at under 3 euro, saves about 20 euro over taking a taxi.

One of the best hostels that I have stayed at…read more Each bunk bed has electric outlets right above the pillow. The best idea ever. There's a lot of space and very nicely situated within Temple Bar. The balcony view from my room was nice too. I was even able to catch the wifi from the kitchen. They had clean rooms and a clean kitchen. It did have one downside - the bathroom need a vent and more towels to clean up water on the ground. Other than that, it was a pleasant stay. I would recommend this place.

The formula for success at Barnacles seems so simple -clean, comfortable, safe and sensible -but…read morethen why was it such a relief to find a hostel that employed those easy principles? Rooms here are plain and comfortable with options to rent a bed in dorms for eleven, ten, six, four and two people. While guests are generally respectful when it comes to noise, Dublin County Council may not be so kind; late nighters be warned that the week-day morning trash collection happens quite early in the alleys your windows look out onto. With 24-hour front desk service, coded locks for safety, lots of areas to lounge with fellow travellers, a lovely open kitchen (with plenty of bread for toasting), plus it's central Temple Bar location putting you minutes away from almost everything the City Centre has to offer -makes Barnacles a top spot for adventurers with a taste for city life.

Pros and cons with this place. Pros:…read moreGreat location for walking Cool vibes Friendly staff Decent breakfast Cons: Room was sweltering even with the heat turned down, windows open, and tower fan on. Shower was tiny Elevator was painfully slow Was this the worst hotel experience ever? No. Would I go back? Maybe if I didn't know where else to stay. I dunno. It didn't completely suck but it was really hard trying to sleep with it being so hot in the room.

WEIRD EXPERIENCE…read more.. Mixed feelings about our stay at the infamous Temple Bar Inn. Absolutely a beautiful lobby with a retro 70s industrial theme (see pics) with a 24/7 friendly security officer. The two desk clerks at the reception desk checkin area were professional and not secretive about the disclaimer of the late night noise from the hopping bar scene below our room, although they provide foam ear plugs to dull the wrath. Unfortunately, a room change to the opposite quieter side of the building was not possible at this juncture since they were sold out. Understanding that this hotel, like many others throughout Europe do not have cold a/c so the windows need to be cracked open. We were aware of the noise situation from reading prior reviews, therefore, we were prepared to deal with it. Within five minutes we were given our room key and up the elevator we went and into an oversized room. As we were unpacking everything, we noticed the pair of foam ear plugs next to the bed, the shower was massive with an affixed chair that took up half the stall with only a removable manual shower head that was level to my neck, a sink that almost was touching my thighs, thick bracing bars throughout and the bed seemed oddly low to the ground. The wife was not pleased and I could feel her stress building up. OMG...We were in the handicap suite or a room for little people, but more likely for handicap people. We checked our reservation which did not indicate a request for a handicap accessible room. The wife gave me the wonderful job to go back to the reception clerk to resolve this issue and hopefully switch rooms. The clerk advised that the hotel has five handicap rooms and we were blessed with one of them. Since the hotel was sold out, there was nothing he could do at this time. He advised me to meet with the clerk in the morning in an attempt to resolve the issue. The next day the clerk was able to provide us another room at the rear of the hotel with less noise, and happily I accepted. We secured this reservation over six months ago and this situation should have never happened in the first place. Not sure if the hotel policy is "First Come, First Serve" since we arrived at 8pm. The next morning we packed up everything and went to the new room, which was modern and perfect. We finally took our showers with excellent hot water pressure and left tired but happier. Other than those exciting issues we had a pleasant stay and the location is excellent with bars and restaurants within steps of the hotel. They provide a breakfast in the hotel for a fee but we chose to experience the donut shops and cafe around the corner. Check out was painless and taxi service can pull up directly to the front door. Interesting experience at this hotel but it worked out fine in the end. Based on the situation we encountered, we called ahead to our hotel in Scotland requesting firmly but politely, NO HANDICAP ROOM PLEASE.

Pros: Close to the airport…read more The shuttle (not free) stops right in front Nice staff Tea and coffee available throughout the day In the lobby Cons: No AC Dated We only stayed at this hotel for about 3-4 hours. It was just a nap and shower stop. We took Bus H1 from zone 16. It took about 15 min to arrive to the hotel. Check In was fast. We were given a room upstairs. They don't have elevators, so you will have to take your luggage up via the stairs. The room was small. It is dated, but clean and appropriate for one night or a quick stop. The room stays pretty cool with the windows open, but if you close the windows, it can get hot.

I think that if you stay here, you need to understand what you are getting into…read more Pros: - Very cheap private rooms near the airport (30 minute walk, 5 minute cab/bus) - €2 shuttle available every 30 minutes - clean comfortable rooms - decent continental breakfast (granola, cured meats, cheese, breads, hard boiled eggs) Cons: - Very far from city center - not luxury, if that's what you need In the end, for €50, I got a room with 4 beds, hot shower, and a decent breakfast before my morning flight. If you are planning on going out in Dublin, don't stay here. If you need to be in close proximity to the airport, this is the best option for you.

For a hostel it's fine. Maybe I'm being overly picky and selective and not considering the fact…read moreit's in the middle of a major city, but i think it's okay. The environment isn't as good as the better hostels I've seen and the staff puts minimal effort it. The breakfast is basic at best. The main reasons I give it a 3 is the lack of secure storage, the lack of elevator, and the horrible smell in the kitchen.

Very clean, comfortable, accommodating and fun. Little place down an alley way close to a lot of…read moreplaces to go and eat. Cool lounge area where a lot of the backpackers stay and chat.

Accommodations were clean, very happy to see there was a bathroom attached to the room as well…read more Only issue was the noise level - our room I think was along an alley as there was a constant clanging of bottles being thrown out, followed by a very loud clanging of a ton of bottles being thrown out that woke up the whole room and made it a bit difficult to get a good nights rest. But otherwise it was an easy walk places and was right along the airport bus route which was nice. Would stay here again!

Black mold in the room and bathroom. Not to worry though, management said it was "normal". They…read morecleaned it off the walls but it was still viewable under the paint chipping. The smell is also very much telling of what they're trying to hide.

The hostel is in a great spot in central Dublin, across the street from Trinity College, with…read moremyriad pubs/restaurants/shops everywhere around, and 10 minutes walk from the airport bus stop. Facilities were simple but great quality. Our ensuite 6-bed mixed dorm just had 3 bunks, cabinets, and a very nice bathroom with a brand-new shower. No lockers in our room (they said they're in the process of adding them), but instead there's a storage closet at reception. Towels are 2 euro from reception. There's a community laundry room and a nice big kitchen with free breakfast every morning. Free wifi in the building and paid computers in the lobby. 24-hour reception desk with friendly and helpful staff. They'll help you with recommendations and transportation and set up an airport shuttle for you if you realize at the last minute that your Ryanair flight leaves too early for the regular airport bus :) It's a busy central area with plenty of street noise and people coming in at late hours, so if you're a light sleeper bring some headphones. Overall a fantastic place to stay in central Dublin on a budget.

Gosh, I was SO glad I stayed here! This is a fairly new property, perfectly situated in Dublin city…read morecenter. You can easily take the AirCoach from the Airport (buy roundtrip in advance!) and it drops you off just a 2 minute walk away. It took me a second to find it because I kept walking past the huge sign, but once you see it, it can't be missed. It's a charming red and black building, right next to a little restaurant. Again, the location couldn't be more perfect, its within walking distance to everything you want to do, and close enough to transit options if you need to go a bit outside the main city center. Now, once you go in, they have free wifi, computers and printing capabilities onsite (for a nominal 1 to 2 euros fee), luggage storage and organized events throughout the week (the hostel pub crawl was awesome!). They even have a free courtesy Skype phone! How cool is that? They offer an enormous kitchen where you can cook to your heart's desire if you'd like, fridge space to store your groceries and a small lounge/dining area. Washer & dryer onsite. But, all this wouldn't be the same if it wasn't thanks to the wonderful, friendly staff there. I stayed there for 2 nights, was assisted by 3 different staff members, and they were all beyond helpful and so pleasant (even when I asked them a million questions everyday!). I'd certainly stay here again if I happen to be in the Dublin area, and recommend it to anyone looking for a great hostel. Thanks guys (and thank you hostelworld.com!)! (ps- this is besides the hostel review, but since I didn't have this there, someone go and have fresh oysters and a nice Guiness for breakfast while you're out there for me!)