Reviews of Jacobs Inn Dublin
21 - 28 Talbot Place, D1 Dublin, Ireland
#81 of 159 hotels in Dublin
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 5708 hostel reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.5
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Location
8.8
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Facilities
8.5
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
8.2
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Free WiFi
8.4
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Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Geraldinne
Spain1 review8.0“Pretty good!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wasn’t particularly fan of the neighbourhood per se but it was close to everything so.
Love the privacy of the pods beds and the in suite bathroom.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Marswarrior183
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Nice place, would use again. Good vibes and comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Pod in a 8-bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No personal cooking facilities or irons (that were advertised at least)
Very friendly staff, helpful. Pods were comfortable and room was clean overall.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Amohamad
United Kingdom15 Reviews7.0Good- • Solo traveler
- • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good
Good
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 5, 2024
John
Sweden2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Pod in a 8-bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Break fast
The building
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 4, 2024
Joel
Australia31 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Pod in a 8-bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower runs for 15 seconds. You heard correct 15 seconds ! There are signs up stating this is to save water you can't shower in this time so constantly have to have 15 second micro showers until your finished
Staff helpful, room was very good for a hostel room
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 4, 2024
Grant
Ireland51 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Nice place, Helpful staff”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
is says you can check in virtually via an app. This does not work, or at least it did not work for me so i had to queue to check in.
nice atmosphere, friendly staff, reasonably priced.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Bryan
Canada28 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Handy”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
Some other people complain about snoring :)
Repeat stay for 1 night only for a very late checkin handled professionally as usual.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Michael
Austria5 Reviews7.0“Great facilities, pods not for everyone though”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
Personal preference but I turned out to felt very uncomfortable in the pod and I could not sleep at all the first night, but just a personal preference
Very trendy atmosphere, cosy lobby
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Jeremy
New Zealand1 review7.0“Easy check in, with good breakfast.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Pod in a 12-bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Young school children staying in large groups at same time
Location good
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Carolyn
South Africa55 Reviews7 helpful votes8.0“All the "c's" convenient, clean, comfortable and close to everything.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Pod in a 8-bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The common areas need more frequent cleaning - tables often strewn with litter, dirty mugs etc. Actually felt sorry for the staff.
Well located, clean, safe and comfortable hostel - was impressed. Good breakfast and pleasant, helpful staff. Lovely towels.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 1, 2024
John
Canada26 Reviews9.0“Great hostel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good location, most comfortable hostel bed I’ve had
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Erling
Norway24 Reviews7 helpful votes9.0“Would recommend for single and group travellers”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing, really. The place is a short walk from the city centre.
Travelling on an externally funded budget, Jacobs turned up as one of the more affordable options in Dublin. I don't really see why it costs less than other places--the room was perfectly comfortable and the location, while slightly out of the city centre, was also good.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Shakya
Belgium7 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“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
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Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Sarah
Norway10 Reviews9.0“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
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Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Sheldon
Australia18 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • 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
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Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Arda
Ireland1 review9.0“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
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Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Rifaat
Ireland19 Reviews9.0“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
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Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Natalia
Canada16 Reviews9.0“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
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Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Serenita
United Kingdom12 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • 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
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Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Drucillar
Sweden36 Reviews45 helpful votes8.0“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
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Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Sonia
Australia11 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“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
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Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Ethan
Australia3 Reviews7.0“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
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Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Mary
Canada5 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“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
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Olga
Ireland6 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0“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
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