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    Jacobs Inn Hostel

    3.7 (40 reviews)
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    Boyet G.

    Just a reminder to add " Place " Instead of "St " on Google maps I found it a little confusing at first but arrive on time I had the 4 PODS in a room and seems right for the price, friendly staff always helpful (Nate and Shu) Booking .com got me different ookings as place was oversold for the week im visiting Tomorrow will be in a 8 pods /room in then 12 pods/room for sept 29 to Oct 3. Will update reviews

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    Biruk M.

    Summary: //5 star for clean hostel, full restaurant and bar, excellent employees, great security, amazing amenities, and perfect location. //-1 star lack of events to bring hostel residents together (negative for solo travellers). Bar crawl is available but its a huge organization with other hostels at a different meeting point. Rooms: The pod style is perfect. It has its own light, power supply (2 USB plugs only), small shelf, and comfy bed. If you have a pod on the bottom, your locker is right below you with a keypad (forget your own key lock), if your pod is on top, you have a detached locker with keypad as well. The steps to the top bunk are built to reduce pain on your feet, they are flat and easy to step up or down. The rooms are large enough to walk around without disrupting people. The ensuite bathroom is good sized with shower. It's quite clean but the shower system uses a 5 second on/off thing so you have to press it all the time (on the positive they had hot water). Note: if the bathroom is occupied, there is a shared bathroom with shower down the hall. Amenities: They have several amenities, just ask them. I used their laundry. They only had 2 washers and 2 dryers so timing is very important. With 3 euros to wash and 4 euros to dry, it's a bit pricey but detergent is free so it's a decent choice. Restaurant/bar: I've stayed in other hostels with their own kitchen/bar and they were more expensive than this hostel. They have big servings with their food so it's a perfect choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts. Full irish breakfast is a great choice to start your day. They make a variety of good coffees as well. For those who enjoy adult drinks, they just installed more draught beers in addition to Guinness. Plus they have several spirits if you prefer, so you do not even have to leave the hostel to have a good time. Overall hostel: They have great security. You will be assigned a 5 number code to enter the halls and the bedrooms. After 11pm, you will need to show your assigned card to come in which increases security. The hostel is very quiet maybe it's because its during winter but I recommend to those who are avoiding the party central hostels. Final thought: I had a great experience with this hostel. I recommend it to anyone. Every employee was very pleasant and helpful. I had no negative experience at all. Keep up the great work.

    Manuel E.

    Jacobs Inn is pretty dope! It's almost too boujie to be called a Hostel. At it's price point, it is also almost too expensive to be called a Hostel. There isn't a kitchen that people can cook their own food either. The kitchen they do have... you can order food from a menu. The decor and whole feel of the place is nice. Very nice. The rooms are super chic, minimalistic and have their own bathroom!! The only problem is the damn seagulls!! They are the loudest creatures on earth that squawk any time of day!!! The rooms seem to only have a heater, so for cold air.. you will have to open the windows. Seagulls at 4a.m. in the morning is the absolute worst! lol. The only reason I am giving this place a 4 stars... is that its too good. Too boujie... too everything... to be called a hostel.

    Annie L.

    American friend stayed here for two nights whilst I was out of town. Initially I was very trepadatious about it's location but when I went to pick him up and have a nosey around I was shocked at how professional the place is. Remember it's a hostel, I had the most awful London hostel experience last week and it had frightened me off them for life, this place has made me reconsider. Firstly, and most importantly to me, it's spotless. The communal café on the ground floor is huge, lots of comfortable seating. The rooms are well spaced out. He found it extremely safe as he had to use a key card several times through various hall doors before he could use it again at his room. They had a calendar up of all the events in Dublin and their free activities suggestions. I was amazed when he checked out that the staff asked if he enjoyed his stay and whether they could have done anything better, it felt like a really nice hotel.

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    Lauren A.

    Awesome hostel in Dublin. Clean, comfy, friendly staff and guests, and very safe. Good location, too, near the Busaras LUAS train and bus station, the Airport Express, and 10 minute walk to Temple Bar. Also near a lot of restaurants and shops. I stayed in a 6 bed mixed room and had a great experience - there are large lockers (padlocks are 4 euro to buy at the front desk), the beds are comfortable, and I liked the privacy curtains - good for getting some sleep if the light is on in your room. My room was next to a train line, but I couldn't hear the train going by. Clean bathrooms, low price, big common areas to meet people, and good breakfast! Really nothing else you can ask of a hostel. I stayed in the Generator and this hostel and liked Jacobs Inn better because it was a bit cleaner than the Generator. Also, some of the photos on Yelp are old - the hostel has been recently renovated and looks WAY better than the older photos.

    Matt N.

    Great hostel! The staff was great, the sheets were warm, the beds were private, it was awesome. Breakfast was okay, toast and fruit; it did the job. Bathroom was very nice, water pressure was perfect. In a great area. Lots of friendly faces. I enjoyed my 6 nights here.

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    Shannon P.

    I stayed for seven nights back in February and it was a really great start to my trip. The staff were amazingly helpful. I stayed in a 12 bed mixed dorm and met amazing and friendly people each day! One of my favorite things about the hostel was the view from the balcony. I definitely recommend this Hostel to anyone who is traveling to Ireland.

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    Clean, professional, but impersonal new-age hostel factory.

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    They really weren't significantly more expensive than other hostels in Dublin we stayed in, and they were definitely super comfy and overall awesome.

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    Generator Dublin

    Generator Dublin

    3.7(86 reviews)
    1.8 kmSmithfield
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    This hostel has great amenities and large open common areas downstairs, which I appreciated…read more However, I want to share a few negatives from my experience so other travelers are aware before booking. I rarely leave negative reviews, but I felt this was worth mentioning. I had been traveling for over a day and a half and was extremely exhausted. I politely asked the front desk if there was anywhere I could sit and rest my eyes for a few minutes until check-in. The staff member immediately said no and made it clear that resting or sleeping anywhere in the lobby was not allowed. The interaction felt dismissive and not very friendly, and I noticed a similar tone when he was speaking with other guests. Another issue was the bathroom setup. I stayed on the second floor and there were no women's restrooms on that floor, so I had to go up and down the stairs each time I needed to use the bathroom. After check-in, I finally fell asleep because I was so exhausted, but I was suddenly woken up by loud pounding on my door( not a gentle knock )The staff member said he had made a mistake and placed me in the wrong room. I understand mistakes happen -- I've stayed in hostels all over the world -- but the way it was handled felt disruptive. As I was getting up to move rooms, he suddenly said I could just stay where I was. I had originally booked a four-bed female dorm because I hoped to meet other travelers, so having the room to myself wasn't really what I expected-but ultimately, I was grateful that I did have the room to myself so that was one positive He said he would make it up to me with a free breakfast token, but the breakfast ended up being very minimal (bread, cheese, yogurt, cucumber, and cereal). Overall, the atmosphere just didn't feel very welcoming. If you're looking for something friendlier with a better vibe, I would recommend Abbey Court Hostel instead -- the staff there are VERY kind, the common areas are lively- and they won't kick you out if you need to rest your eyes for 30 minutes and it feels much more inviting for travelers. I really do hate to leave a negative review, but this is mainly to make awareness to other travelers

    I stayed here recently for 2 nights with my tour group. Overall, this hostel has a really cool vibe…read morewith a bar on the bottom floor where they are always playing soccer (football) games. They also have games available to play. Their receptionists were always nice and helpful and I just liked the community spaces available. They have a locked room as well to store your luggage if you don't have a room yet. Breakfast is served on the bottom floor also. The buffet breakfast was not it. Very minimal options and kind of depressing of what actually was available. The elevators were pretty sketchy. One of them always seemed to work fine but the other one we could never get to go up from the lobby. They didn't allow you to take the stairs to go up which I thought was weird. We were staying on floor 2 so it was annoying to have to wait for a working elevator every time. The beds in the room were fine. Typical hostel bed and they provided us with a pillow, blanket, and towel. The shower in the bathroom in the room was fine but the toilet didn't flush so we always had to go to the community bathroom down the hall. Not the end of the world but just frustrating at times. Best part about this place was the location. There were a couple restaurants and coffee shops nearby as well as convenience stores like a Tesco express around the corner. The Jameson distillery is literally right around the corner and you can get a discount for the Jameson tasting tour if you tell them you are staying at the Generator. It was also very close to temple bar!

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    Gardiner House Hostel

    1.7(3 reviews)
    1.0 kmMountjoy

    I had an unsettling experience at this hostel and will NOT recommend it--especially for SOLO FEMALE…read moretravelers. While the reception staff was friendly and did switch my room when I asked, they ultimately did not care at all about my stolen belongings, nor did they offer any real support or reimbursement. I locked up everything with my own padlock I purchased and brought with me (they don't provide one,) but in the two minutes I left my makeup bag out while using the bathroom, it was stolen. It contained over €150 in cash and special, gifted makeup--my only valuable item left out for literally one minute. I immediately reported it, but the staff just shrugged it off. No effort was made to investigate, no CCTV (which I understand in the rooms, but still--zero security otherwise), and management's response boiled down to "we're not responsible." I get that hostels can't be accountable for everything, but the complete lack of concern, even after I explained the situation, was really frustrating--especially as a college student who can't just afford to lose that much money. Additionally, I had an extremely uncomfortable encounter with a male guest in my dorm who persistently stared at me, repeatedly asked invasive questions, really had no shame in approaching me, and even physically blocked me from leaving the room to the point where I was quite scared. While I was able to move to a female dorm (which I strongly recommend for any solo female travelers), the experience left me feeling unsafe and the staff said they would 'investigate' without any tangible steps proposed. I STRONGLY advise doing your research before booking here. If you stay, lock up EVERYTHING, don't leave anything valuable out for even one minute, and if you're a woman traveling solo, book the female-only dorm. Oh and wait until prices are the usual 15-20 euros- anything above is a ripoff!!! Will NOT stay here again.

    Laundry facility is terrible - dryers stop working but still uses your money. Took 2 hours to dry a…read moresmall load in the "staff" dryer. They lock you out of the laundry room 3x day when the kitchen is closed even though the laundry room door says it's open all day. No shelves in the showers or dorms so everything goes on the floor. Mold in the showers. No curtains in the dorms so no privacy. Rooms are stifling hot and arguments about keeping windows open for airflow happened. They change the gate code every Tuesday but neglected to tell me so there was a bit of panic when I got back late Tuesday and the gate wasn't working. Not a great area of the city so not a place you want to be stuck outside at night. The breakfast was bread with 2 types of jam and 3 kinds of cereal. Their photos show desks and TVs and water kettles in the dorms but maybe that's just the private rooms - didn't see that in the dorm at all. For the price, this was an awful place. I wouldn't complain if it had been €20/night for the 16 mixed dorm, but for €40/night I expect clean showers, a place to put my shampoo and soap, and the ability to move my laundry when the laundry room says it's open.

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    Times  Hostel College Street - www.thetimeshostel.com/

    Times Hostel College Street

    4.3(11 reviews)
    0.7 kmSouth Inner City

    The hostel is in a great spot in central Dublin, across the street from Trinity College, with…read moremyriad pubs/restaurants/shops everywhere around, and 10 minutes walk from the airport bus stop. Facilities were simple but great quality. Our ensuite 6-bed mixed dorm just had 3 bunks, cabinets, and a very nice bathroom with a brand-new shower. No lockers in our room (they said they're in the process of adding them), but instead there's a storage closet at reception. Towels are 2 euro from reception. There's a community laundry room and a nice big kitchen with free breakfast every morning. Free wifi in the building and paid computers in the lobby. 24-hour reception desk with friendly and helpful staff. They'll help you with recommendations and transportation and set up an airport shuttle for you if you realize at the last minute that your Ryanair flight leaves too early for the regular airport bus :) It's a busy central area with plenty of street noise and people coming in at late hours, so if you're a light sleeper bring some headphones. Overall a fantastic place to stay in central Dublin on a budget.

    Gosh, I was SO glad I stayed here! This is a fairly new property, perfectly situated in Dublin city…read morecenter. You can easily take the AirCoach from the Airport (buy roundtrip in advance!) and it drops you off just a 2 minute walk away. It took me a second to find it because I kept walking past the huge sign, but once you see it, it can't be missed. It's a charming red and black building, right next to a little restaurant. Again, the location couldn't be more perfect, its within walking distance to everything you want to do, and close enough to transit options if you need to go a bit outside the main city center. Now, once you go in, they have free wifi, computers and printing capabilities onsite (for a nominal 1 to 2 euros fee), luggage storage and organized events throughout the week (the hostel pub crawl was awesome!). They even have a free courtesy Skype phone! How cool is that? They offer an enormous kitchen where you can cook to your heart's desire if you'd like, fridge space to store your groceries and a small lounge/dining area. Washer & dryer onsite. But, all this wouldn't be the same if it wasn't thanks to the wonderful, friendly staff there. I stayed there for 2 nights, was assisted by 3 different staff members, and they were all beyond helpful and so pleasant (even when I asked them a million questions everyday!). I'd certainly stay here again if I happen to be in the Dublin area, and recommend it to anyone looking for a great hostel. Thanks guys (and thank you hostelworld.com!)! (ps- this is besides the hostel review, but since I didn't have this there, someone go and have fresh oysters and a nice Guiness for breakfast while you're out there for me!)

    The Times Hostel - Camden Place - www.camdenplacehostel.com

    The Times Hostel - Camden Place

    3.6(12 reviews)
    1.9 kmHarcourt

    To much noise from outside! Looks like the building need…read moreSome fixes... breakfast ist that big a deal... Never again

    Cecil S. covered the highlights of staying at the Times Hostel, and so I'll just add a few things…read morein addition. I stayed there in August while apartment-hunting for the fall. My trip didn't go as planned; I ended up in Dublin a day later than expected (I sent them an email to let them know, and they were very gracious. I had to pay for that missed night, but I knew that ahead and confirmed in my message that I just wanted to confirm my second night.) When I checked in, I received a warm welcome and some basic help to get me started on a fast race to try to find a place to live. The room I booked had room for 4 people (mixed), and three of us made it there for the night. The bathroom was en-suite, and all was clean and cheerful. Well-laundered, comfortable linens are provided, and you can rent a towel if you don't bring your own. Downstairs, the (slow but cheap to rent) computers are still there, you can pay for the use of laundry, and you can arrange to use a guitar or leave your luggage for the day. All of this is done through the front desk. The kitchen areas are very open, and when I was there, people used them extensively. People can label and keep food in 2 dedicated refrigerators, and if they have something leftover, there is a spot in one 'frige for food to be shared/taken. Need milk for the free coffee/tea/hot chocolate (Cadbury's) available all day? Help yourself-there's a dedicated spot for that, too. There's a nice mix of people who stay at this hostel, which has an arrangement with a local language school. Therefore, some people were staying long-term and knew a little more about the city, and some people were just passing through. Dinner times and evenings in the lounge/dining areas were casual and very friendly. Due to my delay in getting to Ireland, I'd picked up a couple of novels (I know, how old-fashioned!) that I'd read, and so I took advantage of the book swap case to leave a few and take a new one. It's touches like the bookcase, the open but tidy atmosphere, and the great staff that make a difference here, I believe. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again, and in fact, if my niece visits, I'll try to convince her to stay here for a night or two just for a good experience. Getting there from the airport: I took the #16 bus, which stops a block or less from the hostel and at under 3 euro, saves about 20 euro over taking a taxi.

    Citi Hostels - Dublin, Ireland

    Citi Hostels

    3.3(3 reviews)
    2.2 kmHarcourt

    Yey! I'm the first one to review this place. :)…read more Ireland is expensive, but you can stay here on a budget if you're not high maintennance. My philosophy when it comes to travel is to find cheap accommodation, eat on a budget, but splurge on the sightseeing tours! The place is located near Grafton Street, the fashionable 'village quarter' in the heart of the city of Dublin. Temple bar is within walking distance and the area is surrounded by numerous cultural, historical and entertainment attractions. The hostel is contained in a group of old Georgian Buildings which is kinda cool. However, the hallway does not have any elevators and feels a little claustrophobic, as there are a lot of stairs and doors to get to your room. This place is okay and it is safe enough to keep the crazy leprechauns outside. There are also inexpensive restaurants and coffee shops next door and an Internet cafe around the corner to keep me connected. It's a decent, clean hostel, the staff were very friendly and the luggage storage facility is extremely handy. Keep in mind, this is a hostel not a hotel, but it's good value for your money.

    This is a good hostel to stay at in Dublin.. which seems to be an expensive city to go to. It…read moreoffers mixed and male/female only rooms. I was in a 4 mixed dorm with ensuite shower and toilet. The room was small, the tv didn't work and the bunk beds looked like army barracks. But, I really liked it because it was clean and smelled clean. The whole facility is quirky and laid our in a strange way but again very clean and some parts were very new.. like new tile flooring. They have an covered outdoor enclosed patio in the facility which is great for smokers. They have lockers outside the rooms which is a bit of a pain but at least they are provided. It felt really secure and many of the guests seemed to be staying for longer than the 3 days I was there. The kitchen was always in use and the common room, with working tv, was usually inhabited. All the staff were friendly and helpful, even though they were not the young hip hostel types. It is located in the Georgian area of Dublin near all the night clubs ( not the temple bar area where the hen/stag nights all hang.) It was about 10 minute walk to Trinity College, 5 mins to a hop on hop off tour and only about 15 mins from the river. There are lots of busses tho and the 16A nearby goes direct to and from the airport.. Would like to say it is quiet but my room specifically was above a 24 chipee that was bustling from about 2-5am. Other rooms are away from any noise and the street. Even tho.. I would recommend it.

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