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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 268 ratings
  • 84%Character
  • 88%Security
  • 89%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 83%Atmosphere
  • 82%Cleanliness

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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)


93%

Door to room 102 should lock

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Yes it should, unless it's a fire door and then it shouldn't.

83%

The only bad thing about the hostel was, that it was freeeeeeezing cold. Maybe they should do something about their windows.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
The whole of Europe was reliving the ice age, with Berlin registering the coldest temperature since records began. Ireland got off very lightly considering. The good news is that we are expecting great sunshine ..just a rumour though... it was on twitter....

67%

The check in and check out times are too distant from each other and there is no flexibility. We arrived early (around 7am) and we were not allowed to stay in the hostel facilities to wait for the check in time, which is at 3pm. They allowed us to leave our luggage there, at least. On the other hand we had to check out at 10h30 am. Also, there are deposits for the towels, along to the fee, something I've never seen in any hostel I've stayed in.

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

Owner Comment (Show)
Yep, check out is 10:30 and check-in is at 3pm latest. It depends which floor you are on as 3rd floor is done first and the housekeepers work their way down, so some floors are ready by 1pm. 7am is too early to expect to check-in...that's 3.5 hours before the guests from the previous night are due to check out and in fairness it is their bed until then.Patience or a later flight dude. We take deposits for towel which are returned when you return the towel. This is common practice and shouldn't be a huge problem really.

80%

Night staff not so pleasant. The girl who checked us in was lovely and extremely helpful though.. Very close to temple bar.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • All Female Group, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

We stayed in a 12 mixed dorm, you can hire a locker very cheap, Security is very good which is a main point for me! The staff were all very happy and helpful. The hostel accommodates for every type of person. Facilities are very good and best of all free! It's location is very easy to find and very close to the bars on temple street and all the surrounding pubs, clubs and restaurants. I would absolutely stay here again, wouldn't even look any where else!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


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