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Trinity Townhouse Hotel vs Isaacs Hostel

Trinity Lodge and Isaacs Hostel are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Trinity Lodge ranks marginally higher than Isaacs Hostel. Trinity Lodge comes in at #20 in Dublin with accolades from 5 reviews like Time Out, National Geographic and Lonely Planet.

Trinity Townhouse Hotel
Trinity Townhouse Hotel
7 / 10
12 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2
From $97 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking Rooms
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Frommer's Frommer's
"In an enormous Georgian town house that feels miles away from the anonymous chain hotels in the city center, the Trinity is a sweet and historic place to stay, a few blocks off Grafton Street." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Martin Sheen's grin greets you upon entering this cosy, award-winning guesthouse, which he declared his favourite spot for an Irish stay." Full review
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Try to book room 2 of the original house, which has a lovely bay window.
Time Out Time Out
"Set in a nicely maintained Georgian property, Trinity Lodge has a chic, laid-back style, with some of its guest rooms featuring paintings by Irish artist Graham Knuttel." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Trinity Lodge is a mid-range guest house with 26 rooms occupying three red brick Georgian buildings." Full review
National Geographic National Geographic
"Three 18th-century Georgian town houses hold 23 large guest rooms; warmly traditional, Irish country estate décor." Full review
Isaacs Hostel
Isaacs Hostel
7 / 10
2 - 5 Frenchman's Lane, Dublin 1
From $40 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Multilingual
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Time Out 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 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
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"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 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 Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"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
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