Marietjie and I start our day with a scheduled meeting with Sharon, whom is the Hostel Manager of both Isaacs Hostel and Jacobs Inn. We were both provided with a tour of the facilities, starting with Isaacs.

Isaacs Hostel is a great place for any group type from hen/stag partiers to backpackers of any age to stop off and enjoy a good rest in the centre of Dublin, just about a 2 minute walk from Connelly Street. Whether their looking to lounge, watch TV, take advantage of an outdoor terrace and sit back and listen to some live music in classic sand blasted bricked environment. If you have an appetite than you might want to do your own cooking since they provide a muffin and hot beverage for breakfast. Oh yes! They have security guards and there’s a police station 1 minute away.

Once we had finished our tour of Isaacs Hostel, Sharon escorted Marietjie and I to Jacobs Inn, the sister hostel to Isaacs. Another great place for those groups of any age and may be accompanied with person/s physically challenged. All rooms at the Jacobs Inn are provided with ensuite facilities which are another great plus since your dealing with many children. Located just 1 minute away from the Isaacs Hostel and attached to the local police station.

Moving On

Marietjie and I had now moved on to our next scheduled meeting at Paddy’s Palace with Phil, who is the new Hostel Manager. We were both provided with a tour of the facilities. A great spot if you’re not looking for any luxuries but a great time. They can get you on some tours and introduce you to some bars in the local neighbourhood. No activity nights but something they’re working on for the future.

Marietjie and I moved on to our next scheduled meeting at Abbey’s Court with Steve, Hostel Manager. This is one hostel that can be noticed from anywhere, its beautiful powder blue painted exterior; with flowers hanging on the outside breathe relaxation. A great spot if you’re a group looking for simple luxuries and to be located in a central location. They’ve put the effort to align his guests with quality in and out of the hostel. No activity nights but leaflets for extracurricular activities. Best location for those that are possibly behaved groups from religious and alumni’s to chorals.

Marietjie and I have now moved on to our next scheduled meeting at Litton Lane Hostel. A great spot if you’re a group looking for little bit of musical history and located in a central location. They’ve put the effort to keep guests with basic needs from a hostel. No activity nights yet, but leaflets for extracurricular activities. The most striking thing to me though was for people who enjoy the music would love to know that this use to be the ‘Litton Lane Recording Studio’ for great Irish artist who inspired many around the world.

After Lunch

After lunch we jump on a train 15 minutes outside Dublin city centre to Marina House. My first view is of the ocean and groups of people gathered around to sail. It took us a little while to spot Marina House with the directions that we had but when we arrived we made our introductions. A great spot if you’re a group looking for outdoor activities, peaceful surroundings, good nights sleep, and well Marina House is located fifteen minutes outside central Dublin. They’ve put the effort to keep guests entertained with a bbq in the back of the hostel. No activity nights yet, but leaflets for extracurricular activities. The most striking thing to me though was activities offered to people who enjoy sailing, mountain climbing, riding and outdoor activities.

Back in Dublin centre and we’ve reached our next scheduled meeting at Brown’s Hostel with Romana, the new Hostel Manager. A great spot if you’re a group looking for a good nights sleep in central Dublin. They’ve put the effort to keep guests entertained with internet in the back of the hostel. No activity nights yet, but working on themed nights.

End of a very long day, and celebrated with a pint of Dublin’s finest – a Guiness at the Temple Bar!!

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