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
All you need to know
Jacobs Inn Hostel in Dublin is situated at the center of the city, next to the Temple Bar. The hostel has modern interiors with chill-out areas that provide affordable rooms to its guests. If you want to catch all the actions in the city, you should choose this place to stay in the heart of the city. Both dormitory and private rooms are available with the hostel for the guests. Jacobs Inn Hostel is conveniently placed to access public transport easily.
Basic amenities of the hostel
Along with daily housekeeping, laundry, 24-hour reception service, the guests can avail of morning breakfast. The hostel has a lounge area to relax; the guests can enjoy high-speed internet and evening entertainment along with many other services. It is one of the high-rated hostels in Dublin due to the services it provides to the guests.
Rooms
Six-bed, 12-bed mix dormitory are available along with 6-pod, 4-pod private rooms with bunk beds. Separate male dormitory and female dormitory are also there for the convenience of the guests. The guests for their privacy can book a deluxe twin room and deluxe double rooms with private bathrooms and all the associated amenities. You can also book family rooms with bunk beds for your family trip.
The rooms in the hostel are well-maintained and provide a hygienic environment for the guests staying here. The travelers can access significant areas of the city from the hostel as the shops, bars, restaurants, and colleges are at walkable distance.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
16 March 2024
Very good
I like the availability of the staff. The environment is siren and it's a very good place to relax.
The environment is clean and the dishes are good.
15 March 2024
Pleasant
great privacy in the capsule. private bathroom, smart lockers.
should set up a water fountain for drinking in the Lobby. Long waitning cue to check in.
15 March 2024
Great hostel - I fully recommend it
The en-suite bathroom, the beds and the lockers.
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15 March 2024
For just under €30 per night, this was excellent value per night and felt safer than most hostels.
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.
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.
13 March 2024
Very good
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.
12 March 2024
Very good
Wifi Location HOt water clean shower
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
12 March 2024
Very good
Good location
12 March 2024
Lot of potential, but a work in progress
I liked the pods,. The beds are very comfortable, and the lockers are great. I liked the dining area.
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
11 March 2024
Very good
Everything was good, but only one bathroom for a 10 people dorm was really inconvenient
10 March 2024
Very comfortable hostel
I can open all doors with app. It was very easy and comfortable.
The street from this place to a big needle is a bit dangerous at night.
9 March 2024
Nice and cheap hostel, rooms are clean
Good price for an excellent location
9 March 2024
Meets expectations, loyal to descriptions, good location and functional facilites.
Good location and value, comfy beds, very efficient use of space.
Whose idea was it to put a toilet inside the dorm room ?? So noisy... Appart from this, it all depends on who shares the dorm with you! On the whole I was lucky, not too noisy beds neighbours :)
8 March 2024
Very good
The facility is great and the staff extremely nice and friendly. The main café very comfortable, there were lockers and the possibility to leave your luggage.
The breakfast was only meat, potatoes and eggs. Not many fresh products, veggies, salads, spreads or fruits. If you are vegetarian or vegan you are screwed.
7 March 2024
Pleasant
Location
7 March 2024
For my first time staying in a hostel, it was amazing!
I really enjoyed the privacy and how comfy the beds were. The staff was very helpful and welcoming, and I had no problems getting situated. Also, the lockers in the room had a lot of space to fit my luggage so that was a huge plus.
The bathroom in the room was a bit messy. Overall, it was a clean space, but the sink counters were always wet and there was nothing to wipe it with. I would have loved a table to put my stuff or clothes instead of on the sink counter.
7 March 2024
Would return
Ideal and excellent breakfast
6 March 2024
Great hostel, set up wonderfully, private bathrooms, friendly staff, affordable. A great experience.
Easy Check-in. Friendly Staff. Great Location. Clean. In room bathroom.
Bar closed at 10pm.
6 March 2024
February review
Reception staff are great, particularly tall male student with glasses on lates who was helpful, a clear communicator and friendly to everyone. Very clean
The sheet was stained, and I mean an orange streak in the middle of the sheet, and the sheet was rough as if its been laindered a lot but the rest if the linen was great. I've never experienced this before at this venue but maybe u've new cleaning staff.. It was great to have the option of using the hot water so free tea/coffee facilities in the food area but new staff don't facilitate that any more. I mean the tea/coffee option or simply hot water where breakfast is served, particularly for females to use and not near all the heavy built men drinking in the lounge area near the front door.
5 March 2024
Good for budget travelers.
The location of the hostel is good. The food that they serve is good. The staff are friendly, and most of them speaks spanish. The staff sometimes create special game days as well.
Unlike Japanese capsule hotel, the pods/beds/capsule don't have plugs for charging other than 2 USB ports. There are no ventilation as well for each pod. The room in general is a bit warm and stuffy (but not to the point that is unbearable). Travelers with big luggage needs to store in a separate room.
5 March 2024
Fabulous
The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly
5 March 2024
Would stay again
Location .. Very good value
All good .. room was way to hot and couldn’t turn radiator off
4 March 2024
Great recommendation just a bit pricey
- Location was great - Nice decor and style
- Was a bit steep in price
2 March 2024
Fabulous
Wonderful Stay at Jacobs Inn Dublin I recently had the pleasure of staying at Jacobs Inn Dublin, and I must say it was an exceptional experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and well taken care of. Accommodation: The hostel offers comfortable and clean rooms, perfect for travelers on a budget. The beds were cozy, and the common areas were spacious and inviting. I appreciated the attention to detail in maintaining a tidy environment. Staff Excellence: What truly sets Jacobs Inn apart is its outstanding staff. Keipt, Valentina, and Gabriel went above and beyond to make my stay memorable. They were friendly, approachable, and always ready to assist with any questions or requests. Their warm hospitality made me feel like I was staying with friends rather than at a hostel. Reception: The reception team was efficient and professional. Check-in was a breeze, and they provided helpful information about the local area, including recommendations for restaurants, attractions, and transportation. Location: Jacobs Inn is conveniently located near Connolly Station, making it easy to explore Dublin and beyond. Whether you’re interested in historical sites, lively pubs, or cultural experiences, everything is within reach. Overall Impression: I highly recommend Jacobs Inn Dublin to fellow travelers. The combination of comfortable accommodation, exceptional staff, and prime location ensures a delightful stay. Thank you, Keipt, Valentina, and Gabriel, for making my visit so memorable!
2 March 2024
Would highly recommend! The pods were great with own charging station, shelf and lights. The bathroom was very modern
Great location, clean, affordable, helpful staff
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - 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
- - Designated smoking area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Activities
- - Evening entertainment
- - Pub crawls (additional charge)
- - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
- - Walking tours
- - Live music/performance
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Miscellaneous
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
16 March 2024
Great weekend away to Dublin even if not huge amount of sleep was had due to drunk crowd in the shared room.
Great atmosphere in the common areas, comfortable beds although top bunks a little tricky to get into
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)