When thinking of Dublin, you wouldn’t necessarily think of donuts, would you? But you’d be so wrong! We have at least 5 donut shops withing 100 meters from Barnacles Temple Bar Hostel (yes, seriously!) so there is certainly a craze sweeping over the Dublin, and you really need to get on board! From traditional Boston […]
We get asked very frequently were to go for the best Fish & Chips in Dublin. So, we took two of our staff and sent them for a taste test, on a noble quest to find the best fish & chips in Temple Bar! We tasted two of the legendary shippers, Beshoffs and Burdocks. Both […]
Where is the best place you can stay to experience all of the Awesome May Events in Galway this year? In the heart of Galway, of course! Stay in the Barnacles Galway hostel, the best located hostel in Galway, surrounded by quirky shops, bohemic bars, traditional pubs, awesome restaurants, and unique street entertainers. Many events […]
There is no dull day in Dublin, you can be sure of that! Things do get a bit slower in winter but after Paddys’ Day the city is alive and the massive list of events happening in Dublin this May is just a start! We have singled out some of the top events, but have […]
We are delighted to hear Summer Series gigs are returning back to Trinity college this summer! Make sure to mark your calendars for July 23-29th for some of the best tunes, in the heart of Dublin! When booking gig tickets, remember to book hostel beds as well in Barnacles Dublin Hostel – we are only […]
Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or just looking to eat less meat, there is plenty of choices in Dublin! Luckily, eat vegetarian is no longer reduced to few selected restaurants, there is wealth of choice for you to pick from. Most of these places are only minutes away from Barnacles Temple Bar Hostel so you […]
There has been little food revolution happening in Ireland in the past few years, and as a result we have an amazing variety of locally produced food available in increasing number of places. The journey from farm to your plate in Ireland is very short, so make sure to taste some of the freshest dishes […]
There is some many things to do in Dublin on any day of the year, but we through you may like to know about some of the bigger events that are happening in Dublin this April. From cool conventions, music festivals, arts and theater, there is always something to do in Dublin! Our recommended list […]
April in Galway is awesome! Sun is defo out, activities that would have been closed in the winter are in the full swing, and you can experience electricity and excitement in the air! City of tribes is known as a festival destination, and there is so much to see and do in April as well. […]
March is a brilliant time to visit Dublin! There is so much to do, weather tends to be nice and you can even get warm & sunny days (gasp!) and in general, there is just a great buzz around the town! There is more to Dublin in March than St Patrick’s Day parade & shenanigans, […]