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Four Courts Hostel

15/17 Merchants Quay, Christchurch, Dublin, Ireland
Four Courts Hostel
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Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 537 reviews from 1 source
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Clean: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

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  • Overall: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Staff members are smart-alecks, but nice overall and good at helping people meet others if you\'re travelling alone - it was a great trip in Dublin." source Hostelworld

    "its was one of the best hostels i had been, staff really professional and friendly, the hostel has everything you need, i really recommend it." source Hostelworld

    "Good hostel overall, the only problem was the people chatting on the street under the bedroom window in the middle of the night." source Hostelworld

    "It was a great experience and I would recommend the hostel to people who are just looking for a nice place to sleep." source Hostelworld

    "I would recommend this hostel to everyone but more particularly to people around 20 25." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "I have never been more impressed with a hostel, it was clean, the staff was very helpful, and the location of the hostel was well within walking distance of everything in Dublin." source Hostelworld

    "The bedroom and bathroom were clean, individual bathroom per room, mattress could be a little better, great breakfast, receptionist provided me all information I need." source Hostelworld

    "This was a great hostel, very clean and well kept, also staff went out of their way to set up a make shift room for us when everything in Dublin was booked." source Hostelworld

    "The rooms were immaculately clean, and it was pretty quiet on weekenights- enough to get some actual sleep. The bathroom was also very clean." source Hostelworld

    "The staff at the Four Courts Hostel were helpful at all times, the rooms were clean and there was even complimentary toast or cereal for breakfast." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Friendly and helpful staff, nice rooms, even with around 10 girls sharing a room it did not feel overcrowded, nice bathrooms for a hostel, would definitely stay here again." source Hostelworld

    "It was pretty chilly most of the time, and the other guests were not very friendly, but it had a good location and friendly staff." source Hostelworld

    "Good location, pretty clean, room where you can leave your luggage after check out if you need to, friendly staff." source Hostelworld

    "Otherwise the hostel is great - location is great, awesome kitchen facilities and dining area, helpful staff." source Hostelworld

    "we enjoyed the short stay at fourcourts very friendly staff very experienced at what they do very pleasant." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Good location downtown, but you have to take the airlink bus number 748 to get close to the hostel, which unfortunately doesn't seem to run as often as the 747, which will get you within about a 10 or 15 minute walk to the hostel." source Hostelworld

    "Great staff and the main common area is a great place to pre-party and meet new people before you go out. Good location close to Lidl (big grocery store) and close to Temple Bar area." source Hostelworld

    "We loved how close it was to the Temple Bar area and all of the staff was very helpful when we needed suggestions for restaurants or day trips or directions to places." source Hostelworld

    "Staff were great and in a good location, just up the river from Temple Bar, where you want to be. The surrounding area is nice and safe, even at night." source Hostelworld

    "I would definitely come again--it is within walking distance (about 15-20 min) of the train station and only about 5-10 minutes from Temple Bar and all the fun." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "The bathrooms were a little crowded for the price and the showers kept flooding, but the staff was extremely friendly and helpful." source Hostelworld

    "Found Dublin very expensive compared to th UK so this hostel is good value for money." source Hostelworld

    "Good price and good central location, easy walk to most tourist places in Dublin." source Hostelworld

    "The Hostel was pretty much just what I expected, a good value for the money." source Hostelworld

    "Although price wasn't hight, I expected a little better breakfast." source Hostelworld

More information on Four Courts Hostel

********* �99 WEEKLY DEALS NOW AVAILABLE ********* INCLUDES: FREE BREAKFAST, FREE LAUNDRY, FREE WI-FI.*****WHOOOHOOOO...Party on.... Excellent.... Why choose us? The Four Courts Hostel was voted Number 1 Hostel Worldwide by customers in September 2003, Best hostel in Ireland for 2003 and 2nd best hostel Worldwide in 2003. Highly recommended by all the major guidebooks.LOCATION: We are the Closest hostel to:- the Guinness Brewery the number one tourist hot spot !!, Jamerson Distillery for a great Whiskey tour, Train station for onward travel, Kilmainham Jail, National Museum, Phoenix park the largest park in Europe and the worlds 2nd oldest Zoo.With Dublins oldest pub the Brazen Head just to our left and with ChristChurch, St. Patricks Church and the infamous Temple bar party zone just to our right, everything is on our doorstep... and our rooms have great calming views overlooking the river Liffey!What do we offer to our guests? **Discounts off all major Tourist Attractions!!!!!!* FREE Unlimited Wi-fi* FREE walking tours of the city.* Pubcrawl every night!* FREE WII games console with wii sports etc.* FREE city map and tourist guide.* FREE breakfast, * FREE Foosball table.* Pooltable + Free Darts* FREE guitars to make yourself more attractive to the opposite sex.* FREE Movie nights with surround sound * FREE Willy!* FREE the World!* FREE Book swap library and reading room* Discounted City tour and Airport bus tickets.* Discounted Phone Calls worldwide* 24 hour reception, * Excellent security, * Laundry facilities * Limited Car parking* Smoking area* Recycling Facilities* Laptop storage.* Games room. * Great Staff!!* Bureau de Change facilities, * Elevator * Tour bookings and Car Hire arranged.Groups: Payment in full will be required prior to arrival. A list of names of guest will also be required and a code of conduct will be issued.Please note when booking:, that children under 18 years of age will require private accommodation for their group. Rooms are sold by bed so if private occupancy is required, all beds in the room will need to be reserved. Cancellations need to be made before 3 pm the day before arrival and 7 days before arrival for groups of 6 or more. Late cancellations will be charged the cost of the first night.Important!: The 16 bed dorm and the 12 bed dorm are interconnected and share the same shower rooms, please be aware of this before you book. For this reason these 2 rooms are not suitable for large groups.Twin/ Double rooms have bunk beds.Phew!! That's it. (P.S.) What you really need to know is that we will do everything possible to ensure you enjoy your time in Dublin!

Directions

From the Airport: -There is a taxi rank outside the arrivals hall. It will cost around �20-�25.-Hop on the No. 748 Bus that goes to Heuston station and ask to be let off at Merchant's Quay.This stop is right beside our hostel and it will cost �6.-There is also a 24hr bus service, the Aircoach Express Bus that brings you to O'Connell street for �7.-A From the Bus Station: The No. 90 will cost just �1.10, or a taxi should cost around �6.00. You can also take the Tram (�1.40) and get off at The Four Courts, we are just across the river. From the Train Station:The No. 90 bus runs between both Heuston and Connolly Stations and it passes right outside our door! The Tram also runs between Heuston and Connolly but you must cross the river from The Four Courts stop.From The Dublin ferry port: Outside the Port you can get No. 53 or 53A Bus which will leave you in The City centre, a short walk from the Four Courts Hostel. If you are driving follow the signs to the city centre which will lead you to the south bank of the River Liffey, pass four traffic bridges and we are on the left!A good option for large groups is to ask us to arrange for a private minibus to collect you and drop you at our doorstep. This costs �8.50 per person.

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