LATROUPE Jacobs Inn Dublin

The hostel was very clean and had a lively atmosphere. I really liked the pod-style beds with curtains, which gave some privacy, and the beds were quite comfortable. There was also plenty to do around the hostel. On the downside, there were quite a lot of rules, particularly no alcohol in the rooms, which felt restrictive. We could also hear everyone walking past early in the morning, and a group of people even walked into our private room, which wasn’t ideal.

The facilities for the room were great. It was clean and comfortable and particularly liked the locker systems in the room and the coding goki around the place. The kitchen facilities with the kettle and microwave could do with some improvements - this space was very dreary. The couple of things that brought it to a 4 star for me was the heating of the place, we found it unbearably hot which made sleeping and being in the hostel quite uncomfortable (coming from 2 Aussies!). The showers and bathrooms were clean and really functional. Always the thing I look for at a hostel. However having a 15 second timer tap is not user friendly. I am all for saving water and think timed showers is a great initiative, but 15 seconds doesn’t quite so the trick, perhaps a 2 minute timer is the way to go. Thanks for the great stay. Loved the ambiance and atmosphere of this place.

The team is very inclusive and caring and will guide you with things to do around Dublin. This is not the best neighbourhood so might be a little stretchy for a solo female traveller if you scare easily enough. My uber driver described the neighbourhood as interesting with lot of drinks, homeless and addicts on the street adding to the intrigue of the neighbourhood. Lot of activities are recommended by the front desk, Wi-Fi is great and check in and check out is seamless and smooth.

I stayed at the hostel for three nights as a solo female traveler. I felt very comfortable there. The hostel was easy to find and a perfect base for a city trip in Dublin; everything was within walking distance. The neighborhood didn't feel unsafe to me. The staff were always friendly and happy to answer all my questions. The cleaning staff were also friendly. The cabins in the bedroom offered a lot of privacy. They weren't very long, but since I'm short, they were sufficient for me. It's true that the cabins get very warm (been there in november!), but with short pajamas, it wasn't a problem. The safe offered plenty of space and was easy to use. The bathroom was clean, but that of course also depends on the other guests in the room. We had a fire alarm one night because a guest was smoking in one of the rooms (my advice: don't do that!). Aside from the fact that nobody likes getting up in the middle of the night, I was glad to know that the system worked in an emergency. No panic broke out, and the situation was resolved quickly and calmly. Breakfast was fine. The only thing I personally missed was baked beans.

I had a great stay overall and really enjoyed the atmosphere of this hostel. The staff were kind, welcoming, and always helpful, and the place was clean and well maintained. The only downside was that one bathroom for around ten people felt a bit too limited, especially during busy hours. That said, everything else was cool and well organized, and the general vibe made the stay very pleasant. A great place overall, with just a small improvement needed.

This was my first time being in a hostel. The price was very high for a hostel, but it was alright. I booked a 4-pod room with only women, and I barely noticed anyone was there. We didn't get in the way and everyone respected each other's space. It was a bit hard to breathe in the pod, but other than that you had your privacy. You could easily open the window, you had an usb-charger for your phone, the reception was available 24/7. It was a bit annoying that the water turned off every 15 seconds, but I understand that they want to save water. I would have preffered if there was soap, but I guess that is not a hostel thing. If you wanted a hair blower, you could ask for one at the reception. All in all it was a nice experience.

After my first time in this hostel, I can highly recommend staying here for women traveling alone! It was my first trip to Dublin, I chose this hostel and I don’t regret it. The location is VERY good (you just need to be careful at night if you're walking alone). Live music for guests, and the guys playing are AMAZING. Everything is super high-tech! The spaces for LOKKERS, the bed design, and the breakfast… an absolute FEAST 🩷 What was truly a VIP treatment was the night reception team! Maxi and Keith. Thank you, Maxi, for helping me with your directions on how to get around, where to go, and where to wait for the bus. It made me so happy to meet hardworking and friendly Argentinians. I felt really taken care of by Maxi! 🩷 5 star on service for you guys. The negative: NOBODY likes Germans. It would be great if they were separated from the rest of us civilized human beings who don’t stink and aren’t trying to act like dictators in a SHARED dorm. And the heating was pretty high xD you need to ventilate the room unless there are Germans complaining about the noise!!

We came from Spain to visit Dublin for 5 days. We are a group of 8 people made up of 2 families, which is why we booked a full room with 8 beds. The place was clean, as were the beds and sheets. Each bed has its own light, USB ports for charging devices, and curtains in case you want privacy. Our room, which was for 8 people, had a bathroom, but if we needed more, we could use the communal ones, which were super clean. Breakfast was included, and honestly, it was a great choice. The breakfast is very complete — it has toast, butter, yogurt with toppings, coffee, sausages, eggs, a traditional potato dish (I’m not sure what it’s called), juice, etc. The reception area is spacious and connected to a bar. Every night there are themed events at the bar. There are board games you can borrow if you want to play, lockers to store your belongings, and a great atmosphere.