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Four Courts Hostel Reviews

15/17 Merchants Quay, Christchurch (Adjacent to Temple Bar), Dublin, Ireland

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86%Overall Rating

From 269 ratings
  • 85%Character
  • 88%Security
  • 89%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 83%Atmosphere
  • 83%Cleanliness

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77%

Minus: the room wasn´t ready when I arrived although I had to announce my arriving time while booking the hostel Plus: the breakfast,

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Check-in time depends on which floor you are on as the housekeepers start on the 3rd floor and work down. They start at 10:30 which is check out time and finish around 2:30-3:00. Cheers for appreciating the breakfast!

90%

Had a great time in Dublin. The hostel was great, and the staff was friendly. There were lots of large groups moving in and out.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2013
  • shomer9645
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Yes, we tell them not to linger.

97%

I liked this place a good amount. Free internet, movies, TV, breakfast. What I didnt like, however, was the number of large groups that kept coming to the place. The people working at reception were very patient and nice.


80%

Nice and clean, good location. WIsh wifi worked everywhere but would recommend


60%

The hostel was not what I was expecting! So disappointed after reading the great reviews. The Wifi didn't work, the toasters didn't work so their breakfast consisted of bread and jam, the rooms are attached so it's really 20 people coming in and out, and all expected to use two bathroom stalls. Not the best hostel, the only thing that made this hostel good was the walking tour and pub crawl, but they weren't from the hostel, just the chain. Guy at front desk didn't even know where to buy food.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
..and i am disappointed after reading your review. There was only one morning where we had issues as we had a power cut around 6:30am. This was out of our control and inconvenient for everyone but we all had to roll with it. You were booked for 2 nights so breakfast was fine for the rest of your time. Can people please step back and make an honest appraisal of the breakfast? Breakfast also includes 3 varieties of cereal, a great selection of drinks including espresso, hot chocolate, coffee, juice, along with bread/ toast and biscuits. Only two rooms types are connected, our cheapest dorms that facilitate the largest traffic. For fire regulations we are required to offer more than one exit option. Its for your safety and is mentioned on hostelworlds site. There are extra showers at the end of each hallway and signs in the dorm bathrooms pointing this out. The reception staff are well capable of pointing you to the shop around the corner. The walking tour and pub crawl were set up by an ex staff member during his time with us and we still share staff. Ill be sure to pass on your praise.

100%

That is a fantastic hostel! The staff is just brilliant and so friendly; I am looking forward to be back soon!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Danke Frau!

67%

nice breakfast n clean rooms, definitely will come back again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Male, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Some people like the breakfast, some people hate it, yet it is the same breakfast. Glad you appreciated it. Cheers.

90%

I only stayed over night so didnt experience hostel to the fullest, but definately enjoyed it and made myself a good meal in their big kitchen.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Slovenia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


80%

Really helpful staff and well equipped excelent kitchen (with pizza grill) and cosy tv room but WTF... the dorm i was in was a 16bed and that was linked to a 12bed all sharing one bathroom that had 2 toilets and 2 showers (curtain shower)...thats ridiculous that 28people share a bathroom... free breakfast was below average for dublin...considering its flavored koolaid and bread with jam. Its not the worst hostel in the world though. Nice helpful staff that smile.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 12 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Male, 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


80%

Very good hostel - centrally enough located, nice staff, good ambiance (lots of young people). The breakfast was a bit spartan but not terrible for a cheaper hostel in a safe location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


97%

The only downside is, like in any other hostel, the fact that there are 6 people sleeping in a room. My girlfriend got a cold from someone in the room!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Romania
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

This truly was an outstanding hostel. Amazing atmosphere, extremely accomodating staff, good areas to hang out ... I just can´t say enough good about this place, I´ve seen a lot of hostels and this one seems to have hit it spot on with the details! Little things like helping with planning a day trip, or providing free international phones, earnest sincerity behind the reception desk. I highly recommend stopping by! Thanks for everything guys!


97%

The kitchen and dining hall should be made bigger.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

I have stayed at this hostel at least 15 times, and I love it every time. I have no bad experiences whatsoever. Super friendly and fun staff, good location right on the river (near Temple bar) and the list goes on. Thanks :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


80%

Four Courts is near enough to the city centre to be reached comfortably, but far enough away to make it relatively quiet. The staff are extremely friendly and very helpful. There's a nice common area so it's easy to meet fellow travellers. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and finally, breakfast is very good! I'd recommend it to everyone and would definitely stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


83%

No soap in some of the common toilets, but the staff were extremely helpful as well as friendly. Great experience there, would definitely return!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

A changing area would've been great for the mix dorm washrooms. There was hardly enough room between the sinks and the showers. During our four night stay, we had to share one toilet (for 24 people!) because it was either one of the only two toilets were clogged or it had flickering lights. Please don't put beds right beside the radiator. We had to push ours away because it got terribly hot. Top bunk only has railing on one side, thankfully my bunkmate was ok with moving the beds.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

It might be on the homepage as well but for me it would have been useful to know that there were computers to use in the hostel and that I should have brought a towel and a lock perhaps. And also that there are excellent opportunities to cook your own food.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Estonia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

The place is well located and clean, and the front desk staff that checked me in was nice, but every other member of the staff I saw after that was rather grumpy and moody all the time. The hostel is ok but it doesn't have any personality, a bit of joy and a more chilled atmosphere would improve the place. The rooms are warm and the bed is comfortable, but that paperthin pillow... In the common rooms is FREEZING, so take a jumper with you. WiFi just works in the ground floor and it's quite slow.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


83%

Nice atmosphere and very nuce staff!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


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