The Perfect Location
Step out of the front door and you are on the cobbled streets of Temple Bar where you can soak up the atmosphere of this amazing city. We are only 2 doors away from the famous 'Temple Bar' pub, and just a minute's walk from everywhere else - cafes, pubs, transport, internet cafes, banks and much more.

- Close to tourist sites like Trinity College, Dublin Castle, The Old Jameson Distillery, Christchurch Cathedral and more. Find us on a map.

Heaps of Fun
Barnacles hostels are designed with the traveller in mind and we aim to make it easy for you to meet your fellow travellers with our chill out areas and group activities. Also, there is no curfew so you have lots of time to have a few pints and explore the pubs and bars of Temple Bar.

• Our staff are young, helpful and friendly, as well as knowledgeable on what's on and what to do in and around Dublin.
• Want to stay in? Our newly refurbished lounge has a huge DVD collection, fussball table, board-games and lot of good cheer with your new room mates.

All the Comforts of Home
We are all about making your stay as comfortable as possible - and anything we can do to make it easier then just let us know. We have a range of different room sizes for your different budgets and needs.

• Centrally heated, our cozy rooms have hot showers, comfy mattresses and individual reading lights
• All the basics are for hire - like hair dryers and adaptors - phone cards are on sale, we can exchange your foreign currency, do you laundry and cook your dinner

Sparkling Clean
We are committed to being the cleanest hostel in Dublin!

- All dorms and ensuite bathrooms are cleaned daily and beds made with fresh linen

- Our housekeeping team are permanent and professional staff who care about what they do

Very Convenient
Reception is open 24 hours, so anytime you need assistance we are there to help you. We have all the facilities you need - free breakfast (tea, coffee, toast and orange juice), a fully-equiped kitchen, free internet access and WIFI, laundry service, tour ticket desk and more.

• Less than 5 mins walk to supermarkets, banks and the post office
• Coming from the airport, nearest bus stop is 5 mins walk. Parking (discounted) is only 2 mins walk and bike storage is on the premises. Get more info on directions.
• We also offer: car hire and bike hire booking service, discounted tour tickets, luggage storage, safety deposit facilities, international phone cards. We hire out: alarm clocks, locks, towels, hair dryers and adaptors.

Safe and Secure
We aim to make you feel very safe during your stay with us. Our reception is staffed 24 hours a day and we also have electronic security card access keys.

• Each bed has a built in under-bed locker to secure your luggage
• Left luggage facilities are available

• Bed and Continental Breakfast
• Free 15 minutes Internet
• Free tea & sugar 
• Free city maps
• Free WiFi

• Discounted tour tickets
• Organised weekly events
• Discounted events tickets
• Private rooms - free towels and soap