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Reviews of Jacobs Inn Dublin

21 - 28 Talbot Place, D1 Dublin, Ireland

#81 of 156 hotels in Dublin

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Review Score

Based on 5656 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    8.0
    A safe, convenient and lively place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hostel is located in a by-road, which can be a little sketchy in the night. I wouldn't advice that if it's your first time coming to the inn, and its late at night, use Talbot St. rather than the other street to get to the hostel.

    I appreciated the safety measures available at the hostel. The different floors and rooms were only accessible using a pin assigned to you by the reception. There was also a locker where you could securely store all your things. As a solo-female traveler, this safety aspect was very much appreciated. I liked that there was a separate ( and surprisingly spacious) bathroom for each dorm. The pods were also a great feature, since it offered me privacy and allowed me to keep the lights on in my area without worrying that it will disturb others. The Bar and restaurant were also very welcoming, and I opted to spend my nights here rather than going out to eat.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    Convenient and nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Empty of soap in the bathroom connected to the dorm.

    Conveniently located. Nice bed and bed linen. Great lounge to sit and chill.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were clean and spacious, the pod style beds were great!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    very good in terms of price performance
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 12-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    The beds were a little narrow and using the stairs was a little difficult because it was right in the middle of the two beds.

    Price, hygiene, location and service

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stranger people around the door

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    9.0
    Overall, great value and very efficiently run, especially considering the size of the Hostal. I would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    10 beds to an all female room. I would have preferred an option in an all female dorm with less beds.

    Good value. Good bedding. Cafe on premises.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could do with a few more shelves/hooks in the shower area to put towels and clothes

    Quick check-in progress, all done in advance and clear instructions sent via email. Convenient location, good facilities and nice breakfast buffet, staff was helpful and friendly. Room was silent and common spaces well organised

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    Great hostel and super comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too expensive just like the most of Ireland has become

    Great clean hostel , the pods are so clean and really private . Most of the staff bar one are all super nice and helpful. Will stay again

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    9.0
    Overall had a great stay at Jacob’s Inn. Comfortable beds & clean bathrooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 8-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not in the best location but still close enough to walk to most places

    Loved the pod style beds & private bathroom in the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    7.0
    One of the better hostels I've stayed in. Perfect for solo travelers staying a few nights!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 6-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bathroom wasn't super clean, and a bit annoying that we all had to share 1 shower between 6 people, so you need to get up early before everyone to have a chance to not loose time waiting for others to finish.

    The rooms were quite quiet, with the beds being some what comfortable. I really liked having curtains as they cut out a lot of light. It was good having a toilet in the dorm. Also they have a lot of space in the lockers for luggage storage, and was a lot more than a normal hostel which was great!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    8.0
    A good hostel in a nice location with a pub downstairs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pod in a 8-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    While sleeping people next cells unconsciously hit the walls of their cells with their arms or legs and that made terrible sounds that reminded me of explosions I can hear at home during russian missile attacks.

    The description of the place is quite good and gives the correct image of the place. The breakfast is very good (it can be included or not). The cell to sleep is quite comfortable with a shelf and two different light scenarios :-) The linen is clean and fresh. I liked the privacy that this type of cells can provide as well as protect from cold air from the window.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    8.0
    Good location and good staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing all good

    Staff was amazing and the fact they have locker in rooms which you can setup your own code .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had a bottom bunk this time, and it was very good. The bottom bunk is much easier to get in and out of, than the top bunk. I stayed in a top bunk before. The bottom bunk is much better

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 12-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Building is showing its age. Neighborhood is a bit rough. Did not feel safe walking the streets around hostel

    Friendly staff. Very helpful in making me feel welcome

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Could use an update in the pods - allow for a plug for phones or at least upgrade the USB to accommodate modern chargers.

    Friendly place, nice staff and clean. Great location, close to city centre. Tram stop right outside as well!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Nice clean friendly hostel, would stay here again if I was in the area!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms/pods get very hot even with window open! Shared bathroom can be difficult to get into if everyone is waiting for it No plug sockets in pods - only 2 USB ports

    Friendly staff, location close to city centre Bar in lobby, breakfast available Pod style beds with curtains

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    Clean, spacious hostel with room for improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 8-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    I wasn't sure where else the bathrooms or showers for women were... In case someone else was using the bathroom in our room, which is very obviously going to happen as we share the room with plenty of people. I found the mens bathroom on the same floor, but there was no signs where other bathrooms could be. There were very little signs in the hostel to show where other bathrooms or facilities might be. You only found them on the first floor. The location of the hostel was not the greatest as it was in a side street where I didn't feel so safe to walk into.

    The room itself was very clean (even though I think I was lucky with the cleanness), and you each got individual pods with good lightning and a curtain for your own privacy. In your pod you had plenty of space to put your own stuff and charge your own stuff. We even had our own bathroom which was very clean and nice as well. The room was big and spacious and plenty of room for the lockers.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Modern hostel in the heart of Dublin with comfy beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loud people at the weekend around the hostel in side streets, toilets downstairs in lobby could have been cleaner

    Close to all sights and airport bus stop, USB charger in bed, tall lockers, modern rooms, feeling of security due to doors, great that one could bring and eat own food in lobby

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Decent enough place to stay for a couple of nights, spacious dorm and nice and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, comfortable decent hostel, bathroom clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 8-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a member of the staff that deliberately kept changing the codes anytime I am about to get into my room. I regretted my stay with them cos I was racially humilated by the attitude of this staff.. I should have sue them but kept my patience by not having anything to do with them ever.

    THE CLEANLINESS, THE PLACE WAS GOOD SPOT FOR MONEY.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    9.0
    Recommended
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 12-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was not the cleanest and also bad sound isolation (bathroom is inside the room).

    Modern stylish hostel with comfy beds with privacy. The personnel were welcoming and nice. Location is great as well. They also have a nice cafe inside the hostel. Lots of space.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 6-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was leaving at 8 am to go to an event and no breakfast available for me just cereal and toast or bit of fruit or even tea and toast would have been nice given it is a hostel where people stay for a quick over night between events ot trips

    Nice clean place , comfortable bed , nice bar and near the centra not in a noisy spot but everything near by .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No kitchen or cooking area, toilet flush slowl.

    The pod was clean and the breakfast was decent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Great for short-term
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is near the main railway station, which can be a definite plus but also can attract questionable people. Not the fault of the hostel, it is always like that with stations. What is something not so thoughtful is the USB ports only in the pod, i.e., no normal electric sockets. Nowadays more and more people have type-c or other cables so to limit options like that is very inconvenient. I was not able to charge my phone, for example.

    Great-great showers and bathrooms! Isolated pod-beds give a sense of personal space and simply look good. Everything is tidy and new. Very easy check-in and check-out.

    Stayed in April 2024

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