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Jacobs Inn

21-28 Talbot Pl, Dublin, 1, Co Dublin City, Ireland
Jacobs Inn
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 577 reviews from 3 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 577 reviews
from 3 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "Nice hostel for its location, could have been a a little cleaner but it was overall nice. It offered a lot of nice things, and the staff was overall nice." source Hostelworld

    "I will stay again." source Expedia

    "Breakfast included (toast, coffee, orange juice) nice atmosphere, very friendly staff, rooms are noisy, you can hear the Dart from first thing in the morning." source Hostelworld

    "the room was a good size,staff were friendly, overall really delighted and would consider using hostels again hotel quality without the price tag." source Hostelworld

    "actually really clean hostel, issac's (sister hostel) has a bit more 'atmosphere' when you first walk in; not to say i don't 100% recommend this." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "would def stay in this place again its in the center of dublin at souch a good price so clean and the staff were very helpfully recomand this to anybody staying in dublin." source Hostelworld

    "Everything was impeccably clean. There was a flat panel TV mounted to the wall with cable, a private in-room bathroom that was very spacious and clean (even by hotel standards." source Hotels.com

    "The main areas are clean and the staff is friendly." source Expedia

    "Room was clean and bright and the kitchen was cleaned in the late afternoon - not when we wanted to be eating - so kudos on the cleanliness." source Hostelworld

    "Rooms had there own bathrooms and were VERY clean." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Exactly ZERO problems and difficulties with our stay, great and friendly staff members, nice rooms, cheap prices." source Hostelworld

    "top notch, genuinely friendly and helpful staff were the most impressive I have ever encountered in Dublin." source Hostelworld

    "Very Clean friendly staff, there are closer hostels to the city center thou." source Hostelworld

    "Easy to meet people, helpful staff, and clean beds and bathrooms." source Hostelworld

    "Well run, well organized, and extremely helpful staff." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "The roof terrace closes waaaayyy too early (10:00 PM--this was why we had to move into the lobby) Location is only bad because there are some neighboring residences close to the hostel which is why they have to close t." source Hostelworld

    "Hostel is located close by the busstation (1 minute walk) and the city-centre (5 minute walk) Very spacious room with private bathroom (with showergel and towels provided) The staff is really great and helpfull." source Hostelworld

    "Great location, private room was great, room was clean and spacious and bathroom was big except shower was blocked but was fixed within the day." source Hostelworld

    "Clean enough but not that close to town, a lot of homeless people around, and significantly more expensive than other hostels in the area." source Hostelworld

    "The showers and bathrooms are very nice and clean, there is free breakfast, its located not to far from Temple bar or O'connell street." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "For my purposes of going to a concert it was adequate but for the price I'd have expected something a bit more comfortable." source Hostelworld

    "For the price this is a great little hostel." source Expedia

    "However for price paid (ensuite double) could have got nicer, cleaner hotel room in better area." source Hostelworld

    "I thought the hostel was great value for money especially with breakfast included." source Hostelworld

    "5 years ago) and I remembered it being a bit nicer and more reasonably priced." source Hostelworld

More information on Jacobs Inn

Jacob's Inn is a hostel located in Dublin, Ireland, adjacent to the central bus station, Busaras, and 300 metres from the Connolly Rail and DART Station. Dublin Castle is 800 metres from the hotel. A light breakfast includes coffee and muffins. A billiards room is located on site. Internet access is available. The 24 hour reception desk offers currency exchange, tour assistance and concierge service. All bed linens are provided, but guests are advised to bring towels. Private bathrooms are provided.

Check-in Time:

2:30 p.m.

Check-out Time:

11 a.m.

Total Rooms:

71 rooms.71

Total Floors:

5 floors.

Rooms:

Twin Room, everest room, Dorm bed in multi-bedroom 10, Dorm bed in multibedroom 4

Directions

Airlink Bus runs to the central bus station (Busaras), which is directly opposite the hostel. Alternatively, Aircoach runs to O'Connell Street, just a few minutes walk from the hostel. The service runs 24 hours, every day. Tickets can be purchased from the bus driver and cost approximately ten euros (return). From Dublin International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 15 kilometres.

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