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Four Courts Hostel Reviews

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

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85%

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3914 Total Reviews
  • 85%Value For Money
  • 88%Security
  • 88%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 83%Atmosphere
  • 83%Cleanliness
  • 83%Facilities

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91%

Nine of us (college students) stayed in the ten person mixed dorm and we shared one bathroom. It was a bit difficult to take a shower because you have to keep pressing the button for water to come out and there's no temperature knob. But other than that, the location was awesome and the rooms were really clean with lockers under the bed. Although the breakfast wasn't the best, it was nice to have some toast and cereal before leaving early for the airport.

Owner Comment (Hide)
There are extra showers available at the end of each floor, right outside the 8bed and 10 bed dorms. Push button showers help reduce water waste and make the world a better place... We should bring out a new policy where you can eat and enjoy breakfast only if you actually appreciate it. No more eating our food and then giving out about it...what do you say? seems fair to me. Cheers for your nice comments regards location and the rooms. Mighty fine.

94%

Great place. Felt very safe with the security, lots of activities to do when hanging out around the hostel. Staff was very friendly and helpful with answering any questions about the area. Included breakfast was great! The only complaint I would have is that there was no hand soap in the washrooms in our rooms, and the hand soap dispenser in the common washroom downstairs was empty the whole time I was there, so slightly unsanitary! But otherwise I really enjoyed my stay!


94%

We had an absolutely lovely stay and would definitely recommend again.

  • 14 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


43%

The housekeeping staff was rude on 3 separate occasions (I stayed only 1.5 days). My room was dirty, the bathroom even worse. There is one outlet in the room and it is only accessible by the bed whose directly next to it. Their idea of "linens" was a thin, old comforter. They do not provide towels. The front desk was more concerned with their own conversations than with checking me in - I had to listen to a 5 minute complaint regarding the status of the internet before I could get my key. AWFUL!

Owner Comment (Hide)
Our checking in system is online and reliant on the internet. Electricians were in doing their annual check up so the net was off for a short time which may slow up the check-in process. . This very rarely would happen but if it does, relax, chill out and all will work out...maybe even join in with the conversation. Ah, I remember easy going laid back friendly backpacker like it was yesterday.. I am confused though regards your review: You stayed for one night on the 11th. You then left and returned for 3 more nights on the 14th. If your initial stay was bad it makes no sense that you would return for 3 extra nights (and in the same 'dirty' room too). I will check with house-keeping staff to get their version of events. You comment regarding dirty room etc can be viewed as a backlash at them. Towels are available for rent at reception as with most hostels, Private rooms have towels included. There are 3 outlets in each 6 bed dorm and each outlet has 2 sockets. We are always happy to get guests feedback but please guys ensure you get your information right so as to not confuse other guests.

97%

Good Hostel right in the center, friendly staff, I would go there again. Thank you!

  • 10 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


77%

Overall good experience. My only negative comment is nowhere to hang a towel or clean clothes in the bathroom of my dorm. While I could've left that stuff in the dorm and come out wet and naked, I probably shouldn't in a unisex dorm. I dumped the stuff into a rubbish sack to keep it clean though so wasn't such a big deal.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Yep, valid point our nearly naked nomad.

100%

I found the hostel very relaxed but well organised with attentive, obliging staff who interacted with guests and made everyone feel very welcome.


89%

I have stayed at other hostels in Dublin and this is by far the best one. Cheers!! Had a great time and I felt safe and welcome. I would definitely stay there again.


89%

It s a good option, clean, nice atmosphere, cheap but I have some concerns> i think is not good that you have to pay if you want to borrow an adaptor and then they dont give you the money back Also the location was not as good as i expected, it a bit far from the city centre

Owner Comment (Hide)
Dude Where's the city center? Our Location is pretty great really. All your must do places are surrounding us, Guinness, Brazen head, Jameson Distillery, ChristChurch and Temple Bar. Great river view too. We have adaptors to rent for the duration of your stay or if you just want to borrow one for an hour that's fine as long as we get your ID. Just one of the many little things we thought of to make things easy for you all. People forget to return things sometimes so we don't just hand them out. By charging a small fee or holding ID it reduces greatly the requests and means we can supply to the guests that really do need stuff.

57%

The hostel is nice enough but noise is out of control, the private rooms for a few people are right next to 16 person rooms and there seems to be no control over people running through the halls knocking on doors and yelling in the middle of the nights for several nights in a row. Th security of the building is actually quite good, but if you are touring and want to sleep it might be tough.

  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
We want all our guests to have a relaxed and good time. The private rooms have phones which call directly down to reception. Also at the end of each hallway there is a phone which can be used also. Any problems let us know at the time and we will gladly sort it. The hostel is staffed 24 hours so there is always someone available.

74%

Internet is very slow, needs a faster plan Heating is turned off at 12 am


91%

All in all, a great place. Free WiFi is available in common areas, but common areas were often too loud for Skype calls, and the kitchen was very crowded! Very clean, super helpful and friendly staff, free city tours, secure building, and showers were hot and always available. I started in a private room with shared bath and would definitely return here next trip to Dublin.

  • 29 Jan 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


94%

I liked my stay at 4C very much. The staff are great. The location is perfect. It's clean and the rooms are ok for the price. I stayed at shared dorms and they are as in most places. I asked for a change of bed and the staff were very nice and accommodating. The only drawback is noise in common areas (that's not the hostel's fault of course, just the noisy guests who are much younger than me and in party mood) but the rooms on the third floor were not noisy at all. I'd definetely reccommend it.


91%

The staff were great. They helped us with where to go, and advised a pub crawl. [always a bonus] Though I didnt experience it, [i was asleep] some of my group I was with said that there was live music in the downstairs area and it was very chilled out and relaxed. We'd definitely stay again.


86%

This hostel was good. The only thing was that the 16 bed and 12 bed rooms had to share a small bathroom and shower. Also the internet would keep kicking me off on my iPhone. Other than that, the staff was great and the hostel was in a great location.


91%

Our stay at the Hostel was awesome! I really loved the atmosphere. However, I wish the wifi signal was a bit stronger. I kept getting kicked off the internet. But overall this was a pretty sweet Hostel! I definitely will recommend it to friends.

  • 25 Jan 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. There is a large kitchen to cook and store food. The rooms are kept clean. The staff was unbelievably helpful and did not hesitate to recommend great places to visit in Dublin. I would definitely stay here again.


80%

Overall, this place was good. Met some interesting characters here. I negative comment I have is that, in room 302 where I was staying, right above my bed, above my head , was what I can describe as a brown, waterspot, gross looking mark on the roof, and it grossed me out. just a bit.

Owner Comment (Hide)
We have started charging more for that particular bed now, after someone claimed they could see the image of Chuck Norris in the ceiling. He's a good looking man.

100%

just do not change! courtesy and proffessional service. will come back again!

  • 24 Jan 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Great stay!

  • 24 Jan 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • All Female Group
  • (1 review)


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