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

Staff was horrible. I made a booking mistake which according to policy could be easily corrected…read morebut was double charged, had to speak with 5 different staff members before it was corrected. Bathrooms are dirty and rundown and believe I brought back bed bugs from my stay at this hostel. Would never stay here again and recommend that those seeking somewhat comfort and competent staff stay elsewhere. You are better off paying a little extra for a hotel then staying at the Generator Dublin.

This has to be one of my favorite hostels! I stayed here with a friend of mine over a 4 day weekend…read morewhen I was stationed in Europe. We stayed in an 8 bunk room for 16 euros a night. The awesome thing was no one else stayed in the room with us! We had a huge 8 bunk room with our own bathroom for 4 days. The last day we had a guy show up as we were leaving but besides that it was all privacy. The accommodations were clean and in good condition. The staff was very friendly and able to answer all questions. We went on a pub crawl through the hostel and it was one of the funnest events of our trip. All of the other guests were super friendly and we had a blast with everyone. We were the only Americans as well so it was cool meeting lots of people from other countries. The name of the hostel isn't being used in vain either. It is one block away from the Guinness storehouse and brewery! This place was awesome and it was only a stones throw away! I recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in a cheap, clean place and meet tons of new, interesting people from all over the world!

It was an easy and peaceful stay. The pods were a little hotter than expected so bring a fan. Make…read moresure u have a usb cord for your phone. Theres adapters in the rooms. The showers and rooms were cleaned very well. The bar is okay and their front desk staff is very helpful with lots of recommendations. If you need cheap or want to book a big group it works

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.

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!

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.

Avoid this place its full of thieves and sbags only nice people are the ones on the reception items…read morebeing stolen and going missing here guy in my room spooked me out so walked out, standing beside me bed staring at me making me feel uncomfortable, telling me what to do etc, I value my privacy a single room would be better, be careful of your belongings, thieves about, would rather sleep outside than sleep here. I can not recommend it in any shape or form, you will be spooked and very uncomfortable. I understand why homeless people would rather sleep rough, reported a theft of item that was recovered then got silent treatment, though I was right to report it, stay away from my stuff sbag who took it and the lot of them are scum. Place is a makeshift prison.

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.

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!)