had such a good time! the room was huge and bright, the pods were so comfortable and warm even though it was freezing outside. loved the bar/common area. met a bunch of people, and had such a great experience all along!

the shower was kind of “unstable”. on the first day the water was cold. the water also stops running quite quickly, and you have to keep pressing the button, which isn’t really practical

very nice people at the counter, clean rooms with lockers it was quite silent, everything fine

I think it is a bit useless that they note your ID number from your id card / passport. that’s really sensitive data and imo it would be enough to compare if the name between the id and booking matches. I hope that data is deleted after check out to prevent any problems if a data leak happens! it would be cool if you had lockers with sockets in your rooms. I was running around the city all day and struggled to charge all my devices because I couldn’t charge at night because I had no way to lock my devices while charging.

The location is alright, its a 20 minute walk from the Temple Bar area. The beds are indeed pods as expected which is nice. The rooms are spacious and have big lockers where you can leave your stuff. The hostel is next to a police station so there are always cops around.

Things to keep in mind: the pods DO NOT have an outlet available. The only ones are on the wall above the lockers, meaning that you can't charge your phone in bed. It does have a low power USB-A outlet but its hardly enough. There is also no common kitchen or fridge, which is something to keep in mind. The mattress is not overly comfortable either, fairly thing. Although close enough to the Temple Bar area, its still not a very centric area. Most things require buses or quite some walking to get to. After dark the area doesn't have a lot of movement and being next to a train station there are a few homeless roaming around. There isn't much food and the bar in the lobby closes fairly early, forcing the people there into the small shared area by reception.

I loveedddd the privacy of the cubicles and the all female dorm. Bathroom was spotless and felt like a hotel. Across the road from connelly train station which was perfect for me. Rooms were quiet. Great value for money.

You have to pay to leave your luggage with them. I reaaaally hated how loud the music was in the restaurant was so uncomfortable and the food was really just thrown in a deep fat fryer. Hostel was great but don't bother eating in the restaurant attached.

The Hostel: I stayed in the 10-bed mixed dorm. It was spacious and functional. Each bunk is equipped with a privacy curtain, charging station (USB connections only) and an electronic locker for your valuables — locks use a numerical code to open/lock. There is space in the room for oversized luggage as well. WiFi network, shower and water pressure all worked great. Common areas are comfortable with plenty of seating. The Stay: The bed was comfortable and the hostel is well designed. Jacob’s Inn is situated on a sketchy street, but the building is secure. At no point did I feel unsafe. Conveniently located and a short distance to most attractions. The Service: The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. They were always available to answer questions and offer tour recommendations. Towels are provided for a small fee.

There’s one private bathroom in the dorm, but I used the additional showers/toilets on the second floor. Overall cleanliness could use some improvement and some extra hooks or shelving in the showers would be great.

The pods were nice and private. The room and bathroom were clean. Nice staff and easy check-in. The whole place had a nice vibe.

No outlets in the pods, just USB charging ports—a bit inconvenient. The mattress was about as comfortable as a block of cement and the pillow was so flat you could sleep without it and it wouldn’t make much difference.

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.

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.

HOT Breakfast Buffet was amazing and HUGH, only €12! Real fried Eggs 🍳, bacon, sausage, potato Patti, Musli, cereal, fresh fruit, bread, Perk coffee, tea, orange or apple juice, butter, jam. Yummy! Hotel is VERY clean. Staff cleans starting early in the morning. Trash is picked up frequently. ALL staff were helpful, friendly, spoke English, went the extra mile to ensure a great Hostel experience. Location north of the Liffey River is walking distance to major attractions, pubs, shopping and public transportation, next door to Dublin GARDA station: very safe area!

Bed in Pod, very uncomfortable due to thin mattress over bed slats. By using the Bedding duvet for added padding it became tolerable.

I'm happy to share that the hostel is extremely comfortable and offers a great location just a short 10-minute walk away from the Temple Bar area. The pods are an excellent and innovative solution, providing privacy and convenience with their internal light and curtains. One of the most noteworthy features of this place is the bar area, which offers a comfortable workspace and a variety of breakfast options. Additionally, you can participate in a daily pub crawl for only €14 including a pint of beer, three shots, and club entrance. Overall, it's clear that the hostel has put a lot of effort into providing a comfortable and exciting experience for its guests.

Although I enjoyed my stay in the 10-person room, an extra bathroom and shower would be more convenient to avoid waiting times. Despite this, I had no major issues and highly recommend the accommodation.

The breakfast was the only problem I found. As a caterer/chef for 50 yrs , I know of what I speak. Day 1, at 8.30 the tons of food at the buffet was all cold. A lot of food but cooked en mass at 7am. Day 2 at 7.30 the buffet was warm. But there were no butter portions ,no complimentary tea or coffee. Borrow a box of butter from a neighbour or buy 2lb butter in spar + portion it. Amazingly there were 5 staff standing around chatting, some with arms folded + no tea or coffee. Or butter. You asked about breakfast in this box so I answered. I loved the room, private, modern, well soundproofed. Loved the atmosphere. I was evening manager in a City Center Budget hotel in 1986 in Central Amsterdam. It reminded me of that.

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