Jacobs Inn Hostel, Dublin

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.

It was very clean. The breakfast had many options and the facility had fun activities like karaoke nights or live music on certain days. They also lend adaptators for free, which was nice.

Location, atmosphere

it was quite cold in the room

It's good location

I loved how clean the hostel was. The rooms were a bit stark, and bathrooms had no plugs for hair dryers. There were USB chargers in each pod, but they were very slow charging. The beds were comfortable, along with the duvets and pillows. Pulling the drapes on the pod made it very hot inside. Instead, I hung my towel on the curtain rod, which gave me privacy, and there was about 4 inches of airspace below for some air. The staff was really friendly and accommodating. The breakfast deal was good value, in my opinion, as everywhere else was almost double the price. The shower is meant to conserve water. Therefore, it only flows for 15 seconds at a time. There is a push knob and it's fine to use once you get the knack of it. The bathrooms are clean with soap, shampoo, and body wash. The towels are large and lush. I would stay again with no issues.

It was pricey for a hostel. But everything else was fine. A fridge would have been nice in the common room. That's it.

It was very clean, had good working/socialisation spaces and a good breakfast

The room was safe and quiet (only women)

In front of the hostel was people who screamed at night. They were drunk or in some kind of drugs.

Good vibe, close to the city, plus a tram stop around the corner which is a bonus

Right next to a Garda Station so some dodgy characters hanging about, not really their fault but something to be aware of

The staff were very friendly. Honestly I think it was good value for what you pay. As long as you don't get your expectations too high then it is absolutely fine! Everyone staying there was nice as well and made some good friends.

The pods were so hot which made it quite uncomfortable. Also, the breakfast wasn't amazing. Next time I wouldn't pay for breakfast and just get it somewhere else.

The property was clean and comfortable, with clean sheets. The facilities were very modern with a great bar and storage facilities. (Note: Storage was easy to use and very convenient, but it was on the pricier side compared with other hostels). There were wider steps/ladder rungs to climb up onto the top bunk.

The shower in my room did not drain properly, so you are either standing in a puddle or you stand up on the raised edge to shower.

The staff were helpful and the rooms basically having an in suite bathroom was pretty nice. The place seems to be kept pretty clean too, which is good.

The units could definitely use a bit of airflow and having to pay for a towel rental when you've already spent a good amount for the room is a bit rough.

Location was super convenient right in the heart of dublin! Nice and close to train and bus stations aswell as being about 30 minutes from the airport. I stayed in a 12 bed mixed dorm only down side was the bathroom was unavailable if someone was showering, and I could hear the music through the floor if it was playing in the bar.

The lady that greeted us at reception was quite rude, said there was an issue but wouldn't elaborate. Spoke to her colleagues in a different language infront of me and my sister so we couldn't understand and let us stand there awkwardly for 10 minutes whilst she did something on the computer with no explanation.

Great location, comfortable beds, clean rooms and great environment at the lounge and bar downstairs. I would definitely stay again

The elevator was down a few times and sucks when your on the 3rd floor and have to carry your luggage

Pods are nice, option lower pod (for a small fee), lockers available, nice and big hostel, good price-value

I arrived too early and needed to get a locker. This was €3, bur when I came back later on, I had to pay €12 extra to retrieve my bags from the locker because I exceeded the time… I stayed in another Hostel the evening before and there it was € 4 fee for a locker for 24h …

The facility and location are good

The sleep quality was bad due to the pillow. Please change them as the one you provide is not comfortable

Good location. Clean. Friendly staff.

All good. Placement of ladders made it a bit awkward scrambling into top bunk but nothing major.

It couldn't be more well located! It's clean and you feel safe because every section has a door code that is given to us when we check in. I also had a locker to keep my luggage. The common area is very cool and during my stay there was a jam section that was better than the pubs I visited in the same evening. Very nice. I definitely will be a guest again.

Great big busy hostel. In a smaller dorm.room was also quiet.

Our bathroom door needs repair that was not quiet. An it's very warm.

the social area

pods a bit small

Facilities were clean and comfortable