Jacobs Inn Hostel, Dublin

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The place is very nicely laid out in a great location. The staff are really lovely and very helpful.

The beds as they are pods got uncomfortably warm at times (at the end of October) so I can only imagine what they would be like in summer.

Ordered a pizza , it was served cold Basically they heat frozen pizzas which itself is bad and that too did not heat properly it was fridge cold Better to not serve if cannot prepare fresh

1. When you arrive you're warm fully welcomed, everything is explained. 2. When you arrive in your room, everything is easy access and we'll thought. The bunks were decent, and there were curtains which is very nice to have a bit of privacy 3.when you go to the private toilets in the room, globally it was clean 4.the common areas were very clean as well. 5. What was nice is that when something was organised on the ground floor, we didn't hear it in our rooms. 6. Breakfast was really good. Exceeded my expectations. 7. Location wise, it was inside city center it was perfect!

1. The gap in the ladder was just a big to big for me, I almost fell and my bunk was a bit dusty. 2. It was really hot in the room which is good and bad, at least they had heater but yeah sometimes it was too warm in the room and there was only 1 window

The rooms, they were comfy and private

That they try to charge you for breathing

It was lively but I could relax as there were many spots available at any time (lounge, bar, rooftop and my capsule ofc). The personnel was great and very helpful. I never felt like I bothered anyone when I reached out.

Maybe the shower weren't too practical with the water stopping every 15 seconds but I understand the logic behind. Still very good for the price overall

This is my favourite place to stay in Dublin! I choose this over the hotels I've stayed at and not just because it's cheaper to stay at! The whole place has got such good vibes-beautiful decor, so cool and inviting. Great staff and atmosphere. I could spend all day here! It is SUCH good value for money being right beside Connolly station LUAS line also. You get a big locker for your belongings in the rooms free of charge, the 'pods' are comfortable and the breakfast is great also! Highly recommended!

You won't get a complimentary towel however so pick yours up at the front desk when you come in

This was my first time using a hostel and I was really impressed with the bunk bed. I felt as if I were in a cocoon. Initially, I didn’t think I would sleep well because of the strange environment and the amount of people I was sharing the room with (I was the last of 8), however I slept like a baby and I didn’t use ear plugs. I also enjoyed the activities planned. I was only able to stay one night because they were booked. If ever I return to Ireland again I definitely book Jacob’s again.

Getting to the room was a little maze like, however I think I felt that was because it was my first time using a hostel.

-Love the private space in the pod -I needed a quiet place to recieved work calls, and they have a common area with comfortable benches, staff were also very helpful -Nice location, 2 min walk to the Luas station and the railway station (if you're planning to take a train to Belfast)

Didn't expect they would charge for luggage storage, min. 5 Euro (didn't happen in other European countries I've been to)

The breakfast is unbeaten.

You have to pay for almost everything extra.

In the capsule, no one can see you because of the curtain. The bar is very lively and fun in the evenings. I went to a karaoke evening and the guests really sang wonderfully.

The pillow was too thin for big men, I had to twist it in half, the bed creaked behind my head with every turn, and the faucet in the shower was broken and wouldn't hold for even a second, so I ended up either holding it with one hand or using the shared shower in the hallway.

Very good breakfast,comfy bed

Not a fan of bed pods.. difficult to get in and out

I liked that it was very central and close to a lot of attractions.

A little pricey for what you get.

AWESOME breakfast - you should really have it. The facilities are clean, and the staff is nice. Close to the main bus station

The neighborhood feels not very safe late in the evening - but maybe i was biased after staying in rural Ireland for a week

The staff was so friendly and helpful. Very clean and good location

All good

Very convenient location, good atmosphere lots of young people different nationalities, colourful. Good WiFi and a bar. Just remember to bring some pajamas or other sleeping clothes if you are likely to get up in the night.

The breakfast used to be good and have a big pot of coffee but they have replaced it with a coffee machine that produces some kind of nasty instant coffee which is NOT what you want first thing in the morning. I don't know whose idea that was but I'm willing to bet he/she doesn't have to drink the stuff themselves.

cleanliness...friendly..courteous reception staff...professional super place

its not a "hostel" if you dont provide adequate self catering basics.... and having an empty kettle a microwave with no delphware..cutlery..sink...in a very well hidden room ...doesnt cut it... .

The breakfast was really nice, it has the central location.

There is a only one bathroom inside the room for 10 people and that's not enough, additional you can't find more showers outside the room.

My first impression was a bit tricky — I actually got lost trying to find the building since it wasn’t clearly marked. You have to walk down a pretty dark alley, and the hostel name is only written in small letters on a window. But once I found it, the lobby had a really nice atmosphere, and the staff were incredibly kind, polite, and professional. They made me feel very welcome and explained everything clearly about how to use the pods and access the rooms. Everything was very user-friendly! There are plenty of restaurants nearby, many of which are open late or even 24/7, so you’ll never have trouble finding food. The facilities were good — there were plenty of bathrooms and showers in our hallway, which I appreciated. The only downside was that the showers required you to keep pressing a button to keep the water running, which made it a bit awkward to shower one-handed. Even in the shared room (for 10 people), the private bathroom had the same setup. I didn’t try the hostel’s breakfast since there were so many food options around, but they do offer it for an extra fee. The pub was great, the atmosphere lively, and the rooms — while a bit older — were actually more spacious than many other hostels I’ve stayed in. Overall, it’s a friendly, comfortable, and well-located hostel with great staff. Just be prepared for a slightly hidden entrance and a quirky shower setup!

Hard to see the name of the Hostel and the shower buttons.

Central location, close to Connolly train station (very convenient if you want to travel e.g. to Belfast).

It's way better than I thought it would be clean, friendly, and safe.

It was good.The only thing was I got there at 1pm super tired.Couldn't check in till 3pm, but I understand the check-in rules.

I really appreciated that even though I got into the city at 2:30am they were still open, friendly, and very welcoming. The place had a great energy, and everyone at least in the areas I stayed in were very respectful too.

No major complaints, this was my first experience with a hostel so while it obviously wasn’t *as* comfortable as a hotel or bnb, it was still very nice.

The environment

The pillow was too thin

The interior, design is well thought out and makes you feel like you are at a quality place. I think it used to be a biscuit factory. The room was spacious enough to move around. The breakfast was excellent! Location is excellent for transport links and easy to get from the airport.

Well, you obviously share one bathroom and one toilet (same area) with 10+ people, but I was lucky and did not have to wait long. Bed is very basic. I got the smallest ever soft drink at the bar. 125 ml for €3! The pizza was better priced, but...not the best.

Great location, cheap, clean

I stayed for two nights and really liked the place. The location is excellent – right next to the train station and within walking distance of everything important. The staff were very friendly, and there was plenty of space to work or just hang out. I met some great people there too. The pods were nicely lit, each room had its own bathroom, and everything was well organised. The curtains in the pods also gave a nice sense of privacy.

The pods were a bit small and only had USB-A and USB-C ports, so I couldn’t plug in my laptop directly. My bedsheet had a small bloodstain at first, but the staff replaced it immediately and handled it very professionally.

The room and the pod was amazing, I enjoyed it very much, lots of privacy and darkness during the night. I saw someone every morning coming to clean.

Breakfast. I only chose it for my last day, and I believe for its price it could have more options.

Perfect staff and location. I bought the "sleeping beauty extra" but did not have any ear plugs. People got up at 4 am in my room and I could hear all the noise; unfortunately things that can happen in a hostel. Excellent breakfast!

ther is only one lift which is very slow.

Very clean

Is ok

nearly everything

threre is no enough choices of female bedrooms

The sleeping pods are better than bunk beds in most hostels and has nice interior, including good lightning and a shelf. There was a private bathroom for the room. One of the few hostels where the shower also has soap so you do not need your own. The bar is nice, with a good breakfast. Convenient location.

The locker with a digital lock was quite hard to use, although you do not need to carry your own lock., The sleeping pod has only USB plugs, which is maybe convenient for international travellers but if you have multiple devices and only USB-A or USB-C cable you can only charge one device at time. However , there are also AC plugs outside the pod. The bathroom lock was half-broken. The nearby street was a bit noisy during the night but I guess you should use earplugs in any case.

Great location, great staff, great vibes

Slightly dirty, things left on the shelf in my bunk and the shower needs to be properly cleaned

The environment the ambiance its so nice and the staff was very helpful

There is no where to plug my laptop in my bed other than that everything id great to be honest.

all good

location

Super cozy. Friendly staff. Appreciated the "tube" structure of the bunk beds. The accommodation had an inviting lobby and design throughout.

I stayed in a room with only 4 pods so that made it much nicer. Pods were nice and comfy, could have done with an extra pillow 😆 Bathroom was nice and clean and wasnt too much noise from outside so overall was fine for one night. Super close to walk to the bus for the airport the following morning so convenient for me. Disappointing there was no fridge but the staff were nice enough to put my food in the bar fridge for me

That there was a locker to store your luggage if you were early.

That it cost €9 to store 2 suitcases for 1/2 a day.

Overall yes,

some staff didn't have information and the breakfast first days i paid 12eur and one day 13eur for same thing

Great location vibrant and clean

Receptionist staff uninterested

Clean and comfortable, great facilities and staff. Location is good and we were able to walk everywhere. Bit expensive for a hostel, but it is Dublin after all 😊

I had an excellent stay here! The staff was very friendly and helpful no matter what the time was. The rooms were clean and the bed actually was not bad! I traveled alone and felt safe throughout my entire week stay. 10/10 would recommend to a friend!

Change up the breakfast options. I ate elsewhere every morning that had scrambled egg options and other options.

Good hostel, the rooms and beds were ok and the stuff was very helpful.

The bathrooms were not really clean.

It’s a good spot near various bus stops and museums! Grocery stores nearby and pizza places for late dinner

It was a bit loud sometimes with the party at the bar downstairs, the shared bathroom of the floor was a bit dirty

Pretty much everything: staff, location, facilities... except the temperature in the room

Far too warm in the room, could not sleep

Towel rental for €4 may be included in the accommodation price. A towel is a basic item that no one packs.

Enjoyed the stay and sleep in what i would describe as a pod, which was very cozy and comfortable. Also enjoyed the live music in the lobby, and plenty of space to sit and meet other people.

Finding parking is very hard, since the nearest parking was by the train station. One parking area suggested was cheap, but very dark, hard to find, and i did not feel comfortable to park there given the movements of some people. Ended up in another parking garage, that was more expensive, but much safer as it connected to a hotel.

Lovely staff, lovely location, lovely fellow travellers.

DO NOT PARK in Connolly station car park. Staff at the hostel recommended this car park to me unfortunately - my car got broken into and went missing for a bit. (Thankfully I did get it back!) There is no CCTV in certain areas of the car park so the police had to drop the case.

Everything as needed

Nothing to say bad about it

Clean bathroom, good water pressure, roommates were friendly and respectful, locked storage for my backpack, bed and duvet were comfy, staff were friendly

Found a someone else’s hair on my bed, pod can be quite hot, shower goes off after 15 seconds to save water, you have to keep pressing the button for more water, which can be a bit difficult if you’re trying to wash your hair

Location, price, staff

Luggage system, water automat that wasn’t comfortable to use but at least it was there