Latroupe Jacobs Inn is a standout in Dublin, primarily because it is the city’s only purpose-built youth hostel. Rather than being housed in a repurposed older building, it was designed from the ground up to cater specifically to modern travelers who value both social connection and personal space.
The hostel is famous for being a pioneer in the city by introducing pod-style beds. These offer a clever blend of privacy and comfort, featuring individual curtains, dedicated lighting, and charging points—perfect for recharging after a long day of exploring.
Its location at 21-28 Talbot Place is incredibly convenient, sitting right next to Connolly Station. This makes it an ideal launchpad for seeing the sights. You are within easy walking distance of iconic landmarks like the EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, the historic Custom House, and the lively nightlife of Temple Bar.
Beyond the rooms, the property is designed to encourage interaction. Between the rooftop terrace offering panoramic city views and a bustling bar that hosts live music and regular events, it’s easy to meet fellow travelers. Whether you are looking for a quiet corner or a spot to join a pub crawl, the hostel has carved out a distinct niche for itself in the heart of the capital.
Expert reviews
“Colourful, modern, extremely keenly priced, and friendly, Jacob’s Inn offers excellent and economical accommodation in the very centre of Dublin. You won’t find frills and glamour here, but you will find a smooth and efficiently-run hostel that does its job well.”
What guests liked
- Clean rooms
- Great location
- Friendly staff
Location
Recent guest reviews
13 June 2026
Very good value; wear ear plugs and get lucky with considerate room mates.
Breakfast is very good. Staff helpful. Good location.
Noise at night when people come in at 3 am - room door slams, bathroom door squeaks.
11 June 2026
Good overnight stay
Location. Reasonable price.
Lobby a little noisey. The warm breakfast offered was cold.
11 June 2026
Clean and comfy. Excellent pods and very spacious rooms with ample, lockable storage. Clean bathroom! Location around th
Comfy, private pods with great storage and a very clean, nice bathroom en-suite including shampoo and conditioner. Spacious room and lots of space for hanging out on the main floor.
A bit noisy just outside as bar-goers downstairs talked in the alleyway at night. Rooms are somewhat poorly-lit/dark.
9 June 2026
Great stay. Excellent breakfast.
I had a pleasant stay. Excellent breakfast. Chill out atmosphere. Lots going on in the communal area with music, games, etc... Nice restaurant serving food so that you do not have to go out.
Nothing.
9 June 2026
I enjoyed my stay. The premises were clean and tidy. The staff friendly and helpful. And the pods great 👍
Loved the pod beds.
Staff were courteous and helpful.
Good security.
Although it was great to have a bathroom in the dorm… it was a combined shower and toilet.
Difficult when someone was having a shower and taking their time.
Much better when they are separated.
Could do with a fan in the dorm for better air circulation on the warmer days.
8 June 2026
Great value accommodation near train
Great location. Comfy beds. Staff were friendly and helpful, especially arran on Reception
Fried eggs at breakfast. Room was too hot
8 June 2026
A comfortable, friendly, and surprisingly enjoyable hostel experience from start to finish.
The hostel was exceptionally clean, modern, and well-equipped. The dorms had everything I needed: spacious, secure lockers, comfortable private pods, great views, mirrors, and clean, convenient bathrooms. The lounge had a lovely café-like atmosphere, perfect for relaxing with a coffee or bite.
The staff were attentive and responsive, and the self-service luggage storage was incredibly convenient after checkout while I explored the city.
As a first-time hostel guest, I was a little nervous, but the experience exceeded my expectations. Everyone I met was friendly, respectful, and welcoming, which made me feel very comfortable and safe. Overall, I had a fantastic stay, and if I ever choose a hostel again, this will be my first choice.
No real complaints. My only sleep issue was largely self-inflicted. I had a late-night cappuccino, and my roommates preferred to keep the window open on a windy night. I didn't want to close it and affect their comfort, but it made the room a bit colder and noisier for me. If you're sensitive to noise, I'd recommend keeping the window closed, as it greatly reduces outside sounds.
8 June 2026
Easy to book. Comfy bed. Good privacy
Clean, modern.
7 June 2026
Clean and well located, but disappointing service.
I really appreciated how clean everything was. The white bed linen was fresh and spotless, and the bathroom was very clean. It was also a nice surprise to find shampoo and shower gel provided. The location was excellent as well — most of the places I wanted to visit were within walking distance.
I did not like that the reception staff treated guests disrespectfully.
I had booked two nights in the hostel in different rooms, but they were not able to provide free luggage storage for me.
In the evening, I also informed them that I would need a hairdryer early in the morning, and I was told I could simply come and take it. However, when I came to the reception in the morning, they asked me to leave my ID card, which meant I had to go back to my room and return again just to get the hairdryer.
I also did not like that there were no power outlets in the bathroom, which felt very unusual, so I had to dry my hair in the room instead — not a very comfortable situation in the early morning.
4 June 2026
I've stayed before and I'll stay again.
Friendly helpful staff.
Tired hard to think of something but can't without being petty.
1 June 2026
Top quality hostel!
I love the atmosphere of the hostel it was lively and welcoming yet also had it calm and cozy moments during the week in the evenings. Loved the experiences of the pods, i honestly thought i'd hate it but i was plesently surprised! They even were helpful enough to provide luggage lockers for me to rent till my flight home post check-out.
I couldn't really fault anything it was really great especially for the money i paid!
29 May 2026
Recommend clean and comfortable
Beds and cushions were comfortable. Modern and clean. Powerful hot showers and big bathroom. Key code access so felt secure.
A bit of a walk through homeless area to get to main town but nothing bad happened, might be scarier solo but I was in a group
28 May 2026
Value for money
Good environment and facilities.
Very warm. Uncomfortable bed.
27 May 2026
Great location and value for money.
Perfect location, great facilities and really attentive staff.
Having to pay €4 to rent a towel.
22 May 2026
Have changed my outlook on hostels
Best hostel I’ve stayed in
Clean and friendly
22 May 2026
It was comfy stay I loved it
Location
Staff
20 May 2026
Great will stay here again!
Lovely staff. Great live band playing in the bar on Tuesday night. Great vibes in this place generally
19 May 2026
good to get your head down and chill out in privacy; yet still affordable
it’s top class in the hostel world because you get a private pod (with walls and a curtain all round your bed so you have total privacy). and it includes USB plugs (B and C) and two (!) lights inside your pod just for you to use and control and a cute little shelf and coat hanger and towel rack to hang your clothes/total put your stuff on the shelf they thought of everything. Each room has a bathroom so you don’t have to leave the room and travers endless corridors past men to get to a bathroom! Superb.
the bathroom gets quite damp and steamy after people use it, the extractor fan should be stronger (cos it’s up to 10 people using the bathroom in the morning, all your room mates)
15 May 2026
I’ll come back if there were a ruling for at least pack in the halls rule.
Staff is friendly I felt safe
People inside the rooms can be disrespectful considering other people is sleeping and they go as make so much noise like 5-6-7 am
14 May 2026
I like own washroom in the room. It is super comfortable.
Great location, clean and super easy to use .
None
11 May 2026
Very nice for a hostel. I would prefer a privaterom, but Dublin is so expensive!
Comfy beds. Pods were nice. Very private and liked the shelf and charger and lighting in each one. The lockers were nice and big also.
The shower door doesn’t close so water was spraying all over the floor
8 May 2026
Good after all
It was clean
The pub downstairs put loud music until midnight every night for all the weekend and you could hear it from the room
7 May 2026
Mostly Great and Very Comfortable!
The beds were extremely comfortable and private. They had nice lighting and outlets. The rooms were organized well and I felt like my stuff was safe, especially with the locks.
My room had a private bathroom which was nice but late at night I wanted to use the communal bathroom / showers and it had a weird smell and hair everywhere.
7 May 2026
Just fine for a hostel - would stay again
Everything was fine for a hostel - clean enough & comfortable enough
Machine issues delayed checking in
7 May 2026
Solid hostel with very friendly staff.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was very good, you could go everywhere you needed by foot. Rooms were cleaned daily. You have nice options for food and entertainment in the lobby and a rooftop where you can hang out.
The USB ports in my bed did not work and there were no regular plugs by the bed. So i had to charge my devices during the day in the room or somewhere else.
Also there were traces of mold on the ceiling of the bathroom.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage (additional charge)
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Terrace
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Ironing service
- - Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Activities
- - Evening entertainment
- - Pub crawls (additional charge)
- - Walking tours
- - Live music/performance
Entertainment & family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available

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14 June 2026
Convenient, affordable stay in Dublin
Among the cheaper options for Dublin and it is decent.