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Reviews of Jacobs Inn Dublin

21 - 28 Talbot Place, D1 Dublin, Ireland

#80 of 154 hotels in Dublin

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 5484 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: March 28, 2024

    7.0
    ok experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights

    USB socket was not functional , bar staff fully trained great location and pods felt private once curtain closed but was hot , flat pillow , great locker system with a PIN code. I recommend getting a top bunk for more privacy and bigger lockers. there was supposed to be a QR code sent to me but this did not happen. be sure to remember 2 sets of 4 digit PIN codes to access doors. Bar staff inconsistencies and some lacking knowledge of the drinks.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Cosy place worth staying
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot water at shower

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet and shower in the 6-person female dormitory could be separate as it does limit the use of the facilities. Otherwise the pod-beds create a great sense of privacy.

    The pub downstairs was great - great service and the pub quiz on a Tuesday evening was super fun. Good location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect hostel for a Dublin weekend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The prices at the hostel bar could've been cheaper considering it's designed for travellers.

    The toilet and shower cubicles in the actually dorm room were really convenient. The pods were comfortable and spacious, and each bed was provided with plenty of room for luggage storage. The hostel bar is great, and has events most nights.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The embarrassment received from a supposed drunkard.

    The overall service.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No kitchen/kitchenette facilities. Female bathrooms only on certain levels. Surrounding area is quite dirty and dodgy. Made me second guess going out on my own at night. Booked a female only dorm and woke up with a male staying in the room

    Pod rooms are spacious and staff were friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    8.0
    Well in general
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise

    Check in was super easy and fast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Stayed in a 4-person room, but only one chair was available. The room and hallway were extremely cold. Pillows were flat and uncomfortable. Shower cabin was too small. Could hear people talking in the corridor due to thin doors. Tiny elevator. Asked for hot tea one morning from desk, was told it was free, because they just found some random tea bag in the kitchen, but later saw a 2-euro charge for a small paper cup with 150 ml of hot water with a camomile bag. A clear heads-up on costs would be really appreciated.

    Clean rooms and linens. Every guest gets a locker with a code. Our room had its own bathroom. Sleeping pods were spacious. Location close to city center.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the staff members was very rude.

    The room had a great bathroom and the beds were comfortable. The room was clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Recommended for travellers!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 8-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff was very nice even though I arrived at late night. The area didn't look safe enough but the hostel on its own had good security from my perspective. The "pod" and the room were comfortable and there was no issue. The bathroom was "modern" but I didn't take a shower since I felt uncomfortable...

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 8-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights

    On check-out day there were no lockers to store my valuables, just a big luggage room.

    Friendly people from all over the world. Buffet breakfast was very tasty

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was okay, unfortunately there were no fruits or vegetables. As there was one bathroom for the whole room of 10 women I was with, in the mornings it would get very busy and one’d have to wait a while, but that’s on the guests to be mindful of. Maybe I didn’t manage to figure out the shower, but it would go out every like 20secs and I had to press again for it to start, but that way I also got finished up more quickly, I guess. Also beware there is no kitchen, if one wants to cook…

    The staff was very nice and helpful, especially when I asked them to prolong my stay without changing rooms or beds. They even gave me a free breakfast coupon for one time at the check in. The guests were pretty quiet and respectful and the rooms were spacious. Almost every night there were social events organized, which I found pretty neat.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The showers sucked, they were the kind that you have to press to get a few seconds of water and then press again when it runs out. Super annoying to wash long hair when the water was only running 10sec at a time

    Very nice and private beds in shared booth, nice light and shelf and plug also in the pod. Very clean and comfy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to meet different cultures while on the go
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in 4-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hygiene

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    8.0
    Great weekend away to Dublin even if not huge amount of sleep was had due to drunk crowd in the shared room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 12-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No control over drunk people going into their rooms with cans of alcoholic drinks (who then proceeded to dumping the cans all around the room and making a mess)

    Great atmosphere in the common areas, comfortable beds although top bunks a little tricky to get into

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The environment is clean and the dishes are good.

    I like the availability of the staff. The environment is siren and it's a very good place to relax.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in 4-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights

    should set up a water fountain for drinking in the Lobby. Long waitning cue to check in.

    great privacy in the capsule. private bathroom, smart lockers.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel - I fully recommend it
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 12-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The en-suite bathroom, the beds and the lockers.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    For just under €30 per night, this was excellent value per night and felt safer than most hostels.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 12-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pod did get rather warm over the night because of the lack of ventilation (I ended up propping my curtain open a tiny bit which helped a lot). The linens had some stains on them. The stains has clearly been through a wash cycle though, so the issue was aesthetic rather than sanitary.

    The pods offered a good sense of security and privacy, being roughly 1x1x2m in size with charging ports, a black-out curtain on one end, a shelf, and a coat hook. The mattress was soft and comfortable. The location was convenient for travel to/from the airport, and for seeing Dublin’s city centre.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in 4-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The capsule was quite cozy, with lighting, a shelf for small items, and a USB charger. But it was very noisy outside the window and in the neighborhood. So I advise to take earplugs with you.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Pod in 4-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the biggest problem I faced in the room - there is no outlet in the toilet! I had to dry my hair right next to the bed, which woke up everyone present

    Wifi Location HOt water clean shower

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in 4-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    7.0
    Lot of potential, but a work in progress
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff are constantly talking amongst themselves while customers wait. Instead of chatting, they could be cleaning the tables. I sat at a table that someone else had been sitting in, so I moved their plate out of the way. 2 hours later, it was still on the table! Many of your staff walked past it and nobody removed it. Your staff know nothing about Dublin, where anything is, or even how to work the washing machines without using cash. They don't greet guests that are staying there to ask how their day was, where did they go. Recommend places to visit. I understand that they are young but they need to learn customer service. I am also NOT happy with the fact that because of issues with my airline ticket, I could only get to the hostel a week later. I understand you don't have a cancellation policy, but as a show of good faith and customer service, you could have offered me a few meal and drink vouchers. When I left, your staff didn't ask how I enjoyed my stay. In fact they hardly spoke to me. It takes nothing to get to know your guest a bit - what brings you to Dublin, is this your first visit, can I recommend the following tours? The cleaning staff are loud, and all they do is talk amongst themselves at the top of their voices. No, sorry to interrupt, is this a convinient time. Your establishment has a lot going for it, but I think you should possibly look at customer service training with your staff. I fact since your bar staff are reliant on tips, how about going around to the tables to encourage the patron to buy more drinks, mention your food and drink specials

    I liked the pods,. The beds are very comfortable, and the lockers are great. I liked the dining area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good, but only one bathroom for a 10 people dorm was really inconvenient

    Stayed in March 2024

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