Four Courts Hostel
Location: 15-17 Merchant's Quay, Dublin, County Dublin, Dublin, IE
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Terrace with Panoramic Views
Enjoy stunning views from our terrace while staying connected with complimentary wireless internet access.
Convenient Amenities
Benefit from features like tour/ticket assistance, 24-hour front desk, and a complimentary continental breakfast served daily.
Central Location
Immerse yourself in the heart of Dublin, within walking distance to St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle, and more.
To experience the best of Dublin with comfort and convenience, book your stay at Four Courts Hostel now.
Important Information
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional features at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Continental breakfast
- Elevator
- Television in common areas
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Smoke-free property
- Billiards or pool table
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Free continental breakfast
Rooms Available
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Bed in 12 Bed Female Dormitory
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
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Bed in 16 Bed Mixed Dorm
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
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Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dorm
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
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Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm
10 Twin Bunk Beds
Layout - 10 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
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Bed in 16 Bed Female Dormitory
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
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Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Grab bar in shower
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Soap
- Shower grab bar
- Wheelchair-width doorways
- Bed sheets not available
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Family Room
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
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Twin Room
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
-
Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
Guest Reviews
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Absolutely loved this place. Clean and convenient. Front desk was excellent and I will be staying here again when I return.
- Saya (8/5): - Orange juice of breakfast is too sweet.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Das Frühstück inklusive war eine Farce, es bestand aus je einer Sorte Toast, Marmelade und ner Schokocreme, kein Aufschnitt. Ansonsten waren die Zimmer sauber und für ein Hostel angemessen ausgestattet.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - One big minor is that the hostel is nearby a methadon clinic. Not the most safe place at night. But when entering the hostel you must show a security card so no addicts will get in.
- Cveta (10/5): - The room had a kettle, coffee, and cups. I know it's not a big deal for them, but for travellers, saving a few Euros each day on a coffee is nice and adds up. The staff was friendly. Breakfast is super basic, but again, more than most hostels I've stayed at! Great location, near shopping, dining, and airport bus routes! Highly recommend.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - You have to do your own dishes but that adds a form style charm that I loved.
- Katya (8/5): - Super friendly and helpful staff. Comfy bed, spacious dorm room; though I couldn't open the window. I'd stay here again.
- Leticia (6/5): - Me gustó la situación centrica del hotel cerca de Temple Bar. La habitación está aceptable, lo que menos me gustó fue el desayuno; la organización de este es caótica.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - They are missing the basic elements of stay....cleanliness of room, bathroom amenities and operation....there is no soap, bathroom is a little smelly and shower is leaky. Can not control the day water temperature. Breakfast has no fruits, no napkins....basic stuff is missing. Room has a large window that cannot be closed at all.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I found it was a lovely place close too temple bar and the train station
- Verified traveler (10/5): - This is the first time I stayed in a hostel. This place is excellent. Porick and Jason could not be more helpful and accomodating. Facilities are clean and well maintained by a staff that really cares about your comfort. I feel like I am at a 5 store (dormitory) hotel for the price of a breakfast...and breakfast is included!!!! I hope the hostels I am staying at on my 3 day coach tour are as nice but I have a feeling that these guys are a breed apart from the rest!
- NILSON (2/5): Muito barulhento - Apesar da equipe ser atenciosa, havia muito barulho nos corredores, sendo impossível dormir mesmo com protetor de ouvido. Wifi muito bom. Quarto minúsculo, padrão hostel.
- TimMcC (8/5): - Our room was simple and completely adequate for a day out and about in Dublin. The breakfast was simple (cereal and toast) but worked fine for us. Provided parking was much less expensive than the parkades, in spite of being a little tricky to find. Staff were friendly and helpful.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - People were very nice and helpful. We only used this place for one night and choose this place only because it was the starting point of the Shamrock Tour. We had a private room, but the halls echo and the doors slam shut, so it was very hard to get a good night's sleep with people coming in and out. We did have our own toilet and sink. We were on the floor with private rooms and there is only one shower for the entire floor.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - The staff are so friendly and welcoming when you arrive at this hostel! Always willing to help when needed.
- Steven (8/5): Basic and convenient - The hostel is nicely situated on the river near the 747 airport bus stop. It’s next to the oldest pub in Ireland and a 15 minute walk from the national gallery. Quiet, polite, basic and friendly, with an array of tours on offer. The breakfast was toast and cereal though. Not great.
- Roger (8/5): Good stuff and good staff - Bra hostel Hyffsat bra frukost Kryp avstånd till pubarna Vänlig hjälpsam personal
- kerim (10/5): Ok - It was nice hostel.
- Patricia (10/5): Will return - Very nice, interesting friendly staff! Just perfect. Will return!
- Verified traveler (4/5): - Lady with black hair in the kitchen demanded that I wash my breakfast bowl. Man at the front counter was helpful. Middle aged couple entered the room at 3am and the husband started coughing and then threw up on his bed and went to sleep in it.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - Rude staff, and I was denied entry claiming I was drunk. It was 2 in the afternoon, my flight arrived at 8am so had been awake mega early. I hardly qualify having 3 pints of Guinness being drunk. Won’t return. Actually spoiled my stay in Dublin.
- karla (6/5): Good area. Not so cute - This room was very tiny, beds weren't very comfortable Staff was great, Great location.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - We stayed here because we had an overnight layover in Dublin. Very nice staff, very clean hosel, and very affordable. Would recommend to anyone.
- Natascha (8/5): - Friendly welcome, family room includes everything you need for a short stay . We would stay there again
- Verified traveler (6/5): Nothing to crow or cry about. Fair for the price. - The Four Courts Hostel is conveniently located and my visit was fine, by and large. The building and its facilities do feel a bit dated, but things were clean and never seemed unhygienic. I was in a mixed dorm room and the bunk beds, whilst not super-comfy, were fine and did have those handy charging points built into the headrests. Also, there were roll-out cages beneath each bunk bed big enough for an airline standard sized carry-on suitcase, a day bag, a pair of shoes, and other bits and bobs. These were lockable – bring a padlock! – and I felt my stuff was secure whenever I was out. The shower is one of those "press this button every 30 seconds or the water will stop" deals. The free breakfast is a bit disappointing. I've been to hostels all over the world and am familiar with different interpretations of a continental breakfast, but theirs is just a couple types of cereal, a milk dispenser, bins of sliced store bread next to toasters, a few communal dishes of jam, two jugs of watery squash, and a coffee and hot water canteen. My first day, I arrived 1 hour into the 2.5 hour breakfast window only to find they were out of the cereal I wanted and had only a couple end slices of bread left. After ten minutes of seeing no attempt by the staff to replenish anything, I asked if more cereal or bread were coming. After another five minutes or so, some materialised. I made sure to get down at the very start of the breakfast period after that! ;-)
- VisitortoDublin (6/5): - Like: I picked it because I was joining the Shamrocker Adventure Tour which departs here. It is too pricey for the facilities. Breakfast ok, cereal and toast, coffee, etc. Dislike: my room is very close to the smoking area. Smoke seeps through our dorm door. Bathroom shower area has a funny curtain that does not block water, so it was flooded evry time someone showers.
- A.M. (8/5): - I'd stay again. Very basic but had all I needed. Good location, nice staff. Clean.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - I was very disappointed in my stay at Four Courts. The check in process was chaotic, and then the elevator was broken. The cages to keep your luggage in were so difficult to open and so loud, I left my stuff in the middle of the room because I had to leave at 5 am. The beds were incredibly uncomfortable, and I’ve never stayed at a hostel that doesnt even supply a hand dryer in the restroom. I’ve stayed in multiple hostels in Dublin and this was the worst.
- Verified traveler (2/5): Noisy, uncomfortable, small beds - Worst hostel I've stayed in. -Noisy well past 3am (screaming, pounding on walls/doors, stomping through hallways) -Short twin beds. Impossible to fit if over 5'9. Couldn't possibly recommend this place to my worst enemy.
- Lynnea (10/5): - A nice place in the heart of down town. Everything was a quick walk away. Very close.
- Cody (8/5): Simple, clean accommodations, GREAT LOCATION! - Stayed in a small room for 2 with bunk bed and a private bathroom. Simple accommodations but everything was clean and the staff was very nice! Couldn't beat the location, just a 5 minute walk to the Temple Bar district, if that. Just wish check out was a little later than 10:30am being our first night in town and obviously staying out late (Saturday Night). Would recommend to travelers on a budget.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great hostel. Helpful staff, great dorms with personal light, power and USB ports, and plenty of public space to hang in. Only spent 11pm - 8am there but was happy!
- jordan (10/5): Nice place - Nice staff and lovely location
- BEAT (10/5): A great Stay - Came after midnight, friendly and efficient check-in. Reachable by public Bus from airport. Despite 10 bed dorm, fellow travellers were confide rate and no noise. Breakfast marginal, but sufficient w toast and simple cereal, but great coffee. Given price, perfectly satisfied! Would love to come back and explore area. Super friendly staff.
- Miguel (8/5): Decent budget option - Decent hostel overall, with wifi in all rooms, decent sized common areas and rooms weren't cramped. Check-in was 24h and hassle free. Excellent for arriving late night. The bed is already set and ready for you, so no need to worry about wrestling wiht he bunk beds trying to dress your bed at 1am. Breakfast was very simple. No fruits or ham/cheese for the toasts (only butter/jam). No napkins to be found anywhere either. Beds had a charging station with socket and usb, as well as a light. I stayed in room 001 (10 beds) and there was 1 toilet+shower for all of us, so it slightly inconvenient in the morning. Overall an ok budget place.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great stay!!! - Great Hostel, very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you!!!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - You get what you pay for! Stay is relatively cheap so the rooms are just average. Just a place to lay your head at nice.
- Fran (8/5): - Only stayed here for two days but a pretty nice hostel one of the better ones that I've experienced. I do have a couple of complaints which are beyond the control of the staff but it seemed that our floor (1st floor) must have been very popular as you can hear other guests coming and going very loudly throughtout the night. First night I slept fine but 2nd night the noise was too much. Also it seemed like our floor was uneven and tilted to one side as I felt I would slide off the bunk bed at any moment. Despite that the room gave us what we needed for the 2 nights, close to Brazen head literally just around the corner and the staff was amazingly helpful and kind. They are always willing to do anything they can to make you feel at home. Would stay here again.
- Fernando (8/5): Nice hostel - The hostel delivers what they promise. It's nice and clean, the furniture and bathrooms all work fine. The beds are actually comfortable, so that's a plus for a hostel. Keep in mind it's still a hostel, so there are all sorts of people living there, nothing bad though.
- Margaret (10/5): Great female dorms - The reception staff were lovely and I had an all female room even though I don't remember paying extra for this. The room had the best en-suite bathroom. There were 2 rooms really, the actual bathroom and a dressing room area with fancy make up mirrors. This was really useful for getting dressed and organised in the morning without disturbing others in the room. Breakfast was free but I was gone too early to enjoy it. All the corridors are painted bright yellow and it's very cheerful, bright and safe. Re the location, I walked there at 10pm and it was totally ok but this hostel is located near a hostel for the homeless. I did see some homeless people queuing but I just felt sorry for them and they didn't impact my safety in any way. There was zero trouble because of the location and I'd happily return.
- Verified traveler (6/5): a very good for value hostel. but awful beds! - From the outside it looks very run down. But when inside its very smart and presentable. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The free breakfast is good, but theres not much choice. But it is enough to last you till lunchtime... My biggest negative is the comfort of the beds. I had a very sore back from them.
- NILVANA (10/5): Comfortable family room. Everything very clean. - The room was clean and beds were very comfortable. Matching Xmas bed linen. It is a great place to stay,near the city center and pubs to eat. Guinness store house is a 10 min walk. Friendly staff and breakfast was good.
- Yoisman (8/5): Good hostel walking distance of attractions. - I stayed at the four courts hostel for 4 nights. I really enjoyed it. The breakfast, location, wifi, etc. The staff was great, friendly & helpful. Everything u need is in walking distance. Food, shops, attractions. I will stay again, no doubt.
- amy (8/5): first stay at hostel - prefer more charging points near beds, but good that breakfast is included
- Aislinn (8/5): - It was good for the price.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Family Room was spacious and clean - We stayed in a family room with private bathroom. Basic and comfortable.
- Harold (8/5): A pleasant stay - Beds were comfortable, and the staff was consistently helpful and available. My only complaint/caution is that due to being in a hostel, people will be coming in late/in the early hours of the morning, so if you are a light sleeper, look for accomodations elsewhere.
- C (6/5): Very close to the city centre - The hostel is very large. Breakfast was provided and was typical for a hostel - tea/coffee, cereal, toast.
- Verified traveler (6/5): as expected, given low expectations - its a hostel in a tourist area, so don't expect too much. with the expectations low, you might actually be positively surprised. things work well, and the cleanliness is not that awful even on a weekend, which is a positive in this kind of place. overall, its so-so, and for a hostel at this price point, that is actually rather good!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Not enough outlets. Bathroom dated and definitely too small for 2 large dorm rooms of females to share 2 toilets and 2 showers.
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