Jacobs Inn Hostel, Dublin

Everything is very clean and new.

It was pretty warm inside the bed cabins! During a hot Summer might be Hard to sleep.

It’s really clean, nice hostel. With high level of privacy.

I didn’t like the behaviour of my roommates, but it’s not a fault of hostel. They were talking laud, singing songs and laughing, even when they saw that someone is sleeping after long trip. I understand that daytime it’s not time to sleep. But their behaviour was absolutely disrespectful.

Fantastic location, very friendly staff, very secure, locks on all doors

it got very warm inside the pod, but it was the middle of summer

Very simple hotel (we took private room). Good location, quite comfortable beds (but too warm blankets). Breakfast is nice.

Noisy from trains. They pass by just next your window, start at ~6AM and go until midnight. You have to leave your ID in order to have hairdryer or plug adapter. There is no TV, no kettle, no AC in the room (on sunny day it was very hot in room). Not clean - we found things under bed that were left by previous guests.

Very happy with my choice to stay here (in the 10 pod room). The hostel was exceptionally clean and the location was great. About a 7-10 minute walk to the temple bar district. We didn’t stay in at the hostel, but the property was very lively! Many people were in the lobby hanging out, and they had a game night and hosted a pub crawl (€14 for 4 free shots, 1 Guinness, and discounted drink prices). There is a girls (community) restroom on the first floor and a boys bathroom on the second floor, but there is also a person private shower in each room to share among the roommates. It had a very nice, clean shower, a toilet, and 2 sinks. The lockers were very very large and had a lock built into them, so you don’t have to provide your own. They also provide charger adapters and hair dryers (available at the lobby front desk). The room was pretty spacious and ours has a full length mirror by the windows. Each pod also gets its own hook (for a jacket or towel perhaps). Also there is free WiFi that works great. I’m traveling to a few places and will be back in Dublin in 2 weeks and will be staying again at that time (in an 8 pod room).

It was incredibly hot weather (obviously not the hostel’s fault). However, they do provide a small fan for each pod, which is nice. FYI, the price to rent a towel is €4 per night and it costs €3-4 euro + €1 for every additional hour used of luggage storage. Breakfast is provided for €14 (I think that was the price? I decided to go elsewhere for it), which is pretty much consistent with the price of breakfast around the neighborhood.

Location, and ease of checking in

Mattresses were a bit springy

Right close to the River and Temple Bar

Great spot, nice pub, all good!

Nice pub at lobby, great place to meet people

Pods were comfortable and added privacy. The location was within walking distance to the airport bus and all of the action in the downtown area.

It was during a heat wave and the rooms were a little hot. Nothing they could have did about that really. In fact the gave me a little USB fan to take in my pod with me to try and keep things cool.

Super friendly staff and great location just a few minutes from O'Connell Street.

Room was quite warm- but then I stayed during a massive heatwave.

Nice staff, location

Someone started smoking and talking on the phone in the middle of the night, it was disgusting! It is extremely stuffy inside a pod, they even provided small ventilators, but they don't help. You have to open the curtain to be able to breathe, but then any bit of privacy is gone

Close to everything had a bar which made it

When I came back the receptionist of the hotel refused to let me check in with a age card

Was very appreciative of the USB fans provided for the pods for the heat

Could have a better selection range for breakfast items, only one USB port in pod

Perfect for a one night stay during the travels. I had a pleasant stay, everything worked fine and the space was clean.

A big dorm means more noise and restless space. The toilet and bathroom could be two separate units so one person doesn't reserve both. Loud people chatting in the corridor outside of the room at very late hours.

Location and cleanliness met my expectations. The staff was very nice at check in and check out. I also enjoyed the breakfast that was provided. I would recommend it to anyone that is visiting Dublin and may stay there again in the future.

It was hot and there's no air-conditioned but there were small fans in the room but useless

It was very easy to check in. Everything is quite automated. The room itself is spacious and the lockers work very well. The toilet in my dormitory was always available and very clean. The location is quite good, not far away from the city center, but far enough so that you don't hear too much noise.

The main problem is comfort. I'm not sure if it is like that in the winter or in any other season, but it was very hot inside the bed, which is some kind of cabin. Or capsule. They offer fans, but they are very noisy. So it's either heat or noise. The dormitory window needs to stay open so that some air comes in. But of course, even though it's not downtown, there are some bars and pubs around and it can get quite noisy.

Perfect for walking around river and city streets everything is very close.

Excellent prices for a comfortable stay. I stayed in a 10-12 bed pod dorm. The bed has a curtain and excellent lighting that provides an excellent amount of privacy. The room had a shower and toilet which was ideal. The bar prices were reasonable for Dublin too.

Nice environment and well decorated. Pretty good atmosphere

I think it was kinda meh and not a very social atmosphere. despite being very cool it's not the best hostel I've stayed in dublin

Really good location, clean and tidy. Perfect for a one night stay. The facilities are good however, we didn’t use them.

The shower was rubbish, and you don’t get towels provided unless you paid. Wouldn’t recommend staying for any more than one night, two night max.

Everything worked perfectly. Quite, clean, good location and very good staff and people.

All good

I din't know what I was booking, because I just went with a random choice. Lucky for me the hostel was very close to the bus station I arrived in on, and so very convenient. The punk band playing in the bar downstairs was a surprise, and to put it mildly I'm not a big punk fan, but I enjoyed the energy and the music stopped by 11:30pm. The pods were HOT, even though the night was probably no warmer than 20 degrees C, but the fan they provided did its job and my earplugs blocked out the noises. I slept reasonably well in my four person dorm. I didn't have breakfast included but I decided to get it because it looked (and was) good, and was quite cheap. Over all it was a very positive experience.

The rooms need better air flow. A ceiling fan would help a lot. They don't have a traveller kitchen, or even a fridge, kettle or toaster to use. Quite noisy on a weekend night, but earplugs help a lot.

The pods are perfect to give you some privacy and they're surprisingly comfortable to sleep in! Individual fans for each pod were a nice touch as it was super hot in the room!

Could do with air con or a bigger fan in the room, it was very hot! Would have liked some more dairy free/vegan options for breakfast, eg. A dairy free yoghurt alternative for example.

Comfortable pod style beds, clean facilities and nice relaxing bar downstairs.

Lots

My goki app didnt work for the keycodes this visit. It was not resolved during my stay despite trying many things. Hope it works next time.

Pod style beds was perfect for privacy, beds were comfortable and hostel felt very welcoming and secure

Showers didn’t drain super well

all in all well run. Only suggestion. Signage for the breakfast bar, as to how it runs . Many wondering what to do or how to pay. Thats all.

As warned. Even with the windows open. The rooms get very warm and stuffy. Curtains back. Just for air.

Location

No kitchen

A safe pod, a locker to put away baggage, a clean shared bathroom and respectful staff/fellow travellers: perfect for a one night stay with an early flight the next day!

Bed was comfy

Given the price paid I would have expected better facilities within the room- like a kettle, only one towel each (for the duration)or bedside drawers Blind was broken so unable to open Breakfast, on our first morning, looked like a swarm of locusts had been through as it wasn’t being replenished Tables weren’t being cleaned

I stayed in a 4-person room and overall had a pleasant experience. The hostel was clean, modern and the room felt surprisingly spacious. I never had to wait for the washroom, which was a big plus. The layout was functional, though it would have been helpful to have a few more hooks or hanging options in both the room and the storage cubbie.

The sleeping pods offered decent privacy, but I found them a bit too snug. If you're over 5'10" or tend to move around in your sleep, you might find the space restrictive. The pods can also get a bit warm, especially overnight. Noise was an issue due to a group of seagulls nesting right outside the window. They started making noise around 3 a.m. and continued at regular intervals. Some kind of bird deterrent near the windows would make a big difference. Also, I found the storage locker fee quite steep as most hostels and hotels typically include that as a free amenity before and after the stay, so the extra charge felt unnecessary.

Shops and food were with in walking distance. Easy check in

You have to buy your towels The water in the shower turns off every 12 seconds and you have to keep pushing the button to turn the water back on. It's very loud outside

Location was good. Nice bar. Friendly staff.

No air con. The room was ridiculously hot.

Probably the worst Guinness, I've ever had

Good place, even when you're not interested in the extra programme they provide for travellers. Basic privacy for a relatively low price (still expensive, as everything). Would come again. Nice information

Some trouble with access codes, but staff was quite helpful in resolving that. I can imagine that pods get hot in the summer, was warm inside the pod even in mid June, though fans were freely available. Expensive.

Everything was really great, they have activities all day, the place is really clean, the staff is super nice and helpful.

Nothing in specific. I think the "underground bar" needed a little more "vibe" but didn't needed since I was in the ground floor bar instead

Location was very good, bed was comfortable, room was clean, staff was very nice.

It was a bit too noisy from outside.

I lost my breakfast card and they wouldn’t give me another one even though I was leaving for the airport. Additionally, you couldn’t close the windows so at night, you could hear people shouting or smoking or cars

- amazing price - comfortable beds - big lockers - nice staff - great location - clean bathroom with shower gel and shampoo - easy check-in

- no electric sockets in capsules, only USB A ports - capsules are really small, not for people taller than 185cm - it gets pretty hot, one fan per room doesn't do much - I expected Japanese style common bathrooms, but it was one bathroom per room, so e.g. room with 12 people can have a long queue - you have to pay extra for towels - it can get pretty noisy, but that should be obvious and you just need to pick some earplugs

I really enjoyed the breakfast — it was delicious with a wide variety of options. The bed was comfortable, and overall, the hostel had a modern feel. Everything needed for the stay worked well. The location is very convenient.

The hostel has the potential to be even better. Dear owner, please consider fixing some small issues in the rooms — for example, the shower button only runs for 5 seconds instead of 15. The water pressure in all the sinks is too strong, causing water to splash out. The locks on the toilet doors also need repair. The beds are equipped only with USB-A ports and have no power sockets. It would be helpful to provide USB-C adapters as well.

The location was pretty close to the city center. I was in a 4-pod room. We had our bathroom and it was clean. It has a beautiful bar for socializing.

My main issue was that the pods and the room didn't have a proper ventilation system. Usually, these pod hostels have small ventilation in each pod, but in our room, we just had a small fan and it was hot during the night. There's a window, but we couldn't open it completely. The WiFi connection was not also very stable. The ladder for the pods on top is also poorly designed and it's hard to climb up! There are no plugs in the pod and you can only use a USB cable to charge your phone. They don't keep your luggage for free after your stay and you need to pay at least 4 EUR.

Location for my needs

The area did not feel safe

Good location, breakfast was great and rooms were reasonably quiet

Back of hostel is a bit dodgy, only one pillow given making for an uncomfortable first night and no fridge

Really well presented hostel. Easy to find; good security measures on the doors and lockers; friendly service from the staff. Comfy, clean, and quiet rooms which is hard to achieve when there are 10 or 12 sharing a space. Lockers, cubby holes, hooks and a shelf and rail in the bunk meant everyone's belongings stayed neat and contained. The bar was a nice place to be, and very reasonable prices. Good breakfast.

The bathroom could have benefitted from the shower and toilet/basin being separated so more than one person could use the facilities but this is a small gripe.

it was so good experience for my first time. helpful employeers and digitals rooms. i think everybody should stay when come to the dublin.

Helpful staff, great location. Modern clean facilities.

Room was hot, didn't seem to have air con

Clean, really clean. And the location. Also the breakfast, for the price that I have paid, was really good . I highly recommend it.

Great location, everything was clean and comfortable.

Was loud at night because of the doors.