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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 275 ratings
  • 85%Character
  • 88%Security
  • 88%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 84%Atmosphere
  • 83%Cleanliness

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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)


90%

Great hostel, only 5minutes walk to temple bar and o'connell street. room was of a good size and would definately recommend


93%

I have been to around 50 hostels in my day, This is by far one of the best! Clean, friendly and inviting. Will definately be back


80%

Safe and clean. Guys at reception very useful.


100%

LOVED IT! First hostel I've ever stayed at, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Great location! The staff were very helpful and made it super easy for me to stay there and to get around the city. I would most definitely stay there again! Ah- one thing, not sure if they've fixed it by now, but the wifi wasn't the best...and that was probably the only thing I'd complain about.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

First time in a hostel and I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was pretty clean except the hallway bathroom on the second floor. I was also surprised that for the price they serve you breakfast. I am not a real people person so I would probably stay here again but maybe get a private room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


80%

Great assistance from staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (8 reviews)


87%

This hostel was a little bigger than I expected it to be, but that doesn't diminish the fact that it was a great hostel. The security was great and the staff was always more than willing to give you tips about different things. They also have trips that pick you up at the hostel, which was wonderful. My only slight annoyance was the wi-fi, because it didn't reach the rooms, and at night it was super slow because so many people were on. Other than that, it was a great stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Wi-Fi can be picked up on the 1st floor (which would be the 2nd floor in the usa) but this is unintentional really, just happens to be. We have a HUGE common area on the ground floor and basement which is open 24 hours with wi-fi readily available. I can understand private rooms requiring internet but in shared accommodation do you really want someone skyping their mom while you are trying to sleep? Glad you enjoyed your stay and happy travels.

97%

Great stay for two weeks!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


67%

The only thing that was bad in terms of cleanliness were the bathrooms...not my favorite.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Some small and really easy to fix things avoided a better stay, like no wifi on the rooms, broken lokers and other minor details. An OK hostel overall.

  • Globetrotter
  • 22 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 18-24
  • (22 reviews)


77%

I use to say that a rotten apple, if leave in the basket, can spoil the others. Most of the staff were great guys and don't deserve a bad rating. The only unfriendly rotten apple that works at this hostel was a bolt guy that was at reception march 24 about 20h00 (unfortunately I don`t know his name). Despite of this guy, the hostel is great!!


50%

Rude customer service, the 12 person room is actually more like a 30 person room with the two rooms being connected and everyone having to share a bathroom, the cubbies to lock up your belongings are completely inept and not secure, beds sounded like they were about to collapse every time you moved. STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We are not feeling the love with this review...possibly due to the caps lock at the end. The 12 bed and 16 bed dorms are connected by an adjoining door. This is noted in the spiel on Hostelworlds site. They are our cheapest dorms. You paid €12 each yet you gave us 2 out of 5 in the 'value for money' rating. There are also brand spanking new extra showers at the end of each corridor and signs informing guests of this. The beds are the strongest on the market and we haven't lost one yet. The cheaper the bed rate the more use it'll get though. Rude customer service is a surprise; I’ll check with the staff regarding your comment but normally they are great. Whilst we are on it, there's no need for the caps. Happy thoughts people.

87%

The location was great, near a lot of attractions and places to eat and drink. The staff was especially helpful as I wanted to book a tour outside of the city, helping me find one that fit my budget and expectations and then helping again when that tour was cancelled. But as a single traveller, the hostel felt a little too big - probably best for people travelling in groups.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


97%

Great value for money! Very helpful and nice staff!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Slovenia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many Thanks Mateja... we were beginning to think all our efforts were in vain. It feels good to be appreciated...all warm and fuzzy inside..like an introverted squirrel.

73%

I stayed over St. Paddy's day weekend, so the hostel was really busy yet staff were able to attend to most needs, which was impressive. I paid 50€ a night for my stay which is retarded for the quite average quality, but given the weekend, understandable. The hostel is located across from four courts which is close to temple bar and guinness store house, but is also next to a needle exchange and drug rehabilitation clinic. Take it or leave it, nothing special but a clean roof over your head.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 18-24
  • (10 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
..and we thought nobody cared. We have the roof cleaned every week, cheers for noticing.

80%

its was overpriced because it was st paddy weekend...but other than that, it was great! really good location! staffs were really friendly :)

  • Avid Traveller
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (10 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Glad you enjoyed your time with us. Happy people always welcome.

100%

Everything was pretty great, except they hiked up the prices to a ridiculous amount over St Patrick's day.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


87%

The Staff was very helpful, location was good and the atmosphere was fantastic. However the bathrooms were not very clean...water everywhere random articles of clothing on the floor and toilet paper strewn about.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


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