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What can our Hostel offer you?

 

Our Galway hostel was designed with the traveller in mind - ther perfect location, heaps of fun, all the comforts of home, safe, clean and very convenient

Perfect Location
Barnacles is situated in the heart of Galway on the pedestrian street Quay Street. During the day it is a maze of shops and cafes and when the sun goes down it is the centre of Galway's nightlife with traditional music floating down the streets.

  • We are minutes walk from everywhere - cafes, pubs, transport, internet cafes, banks and heaps more
  • Close to tourist sites like the Claddagh, Eyre Square, Spanish Arch, Lynch's Castle
  • Get easy directions to our hostel

TV Lounge

Chilling out in the TV Lounge

Heaps of Fun
Your first Irish pint of guinness is waiting just across the street - and with no curfew there is heaps of time to explore Galway's pubs and bars.Our aim at Barnacles is to make it simple for you to get to know your fellow travellers and with our group activities and chill out areas it is easy!

Our staff are young, helpful and friendly, as well as knowledgeable on what's on and what to do in and around Galway. Staying in? We have a huge DVD collection with regular movie nights and a PS2


Comforts of Home
Tired of being on the road? In our cozy rooms the hot shower and comfy mattresses will ensure you have a good rest.

  • Every room comes with an ensuite bathroom
  • We can make your stay easier with the basics for hire - hair dryers, adaptors and alarm clocks, towels, locks and more
  • Laundry service and weekly dinner specials so you don't need to cook.

6 Bed Dorm

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Double Room

Double Room

Sparkling Clean
We are committed to being the cleanest hostel in Galway.

  • Our housekeeping team are permanent and professional staff who care about what they do
  • All dorms and ensuite bathrooms are cleaned daily and beds made with fresh linen.

Very Convenient
We have all the facilities you need - a fully equipped kitchen, laundry service, tour ticket desk, and more. If you don't feel like cooking for yourself? Why not let us with one of our weekly specials.

  • Free breakfast, internet access and WIFI
  • Less than a 5 min walk to supermarkets, banks and the post office
  • Parking (discounted) only 2 mins walk away and the train and bus station are only 5 mins walk away

View of Quay Street from the Hostel


Front Entrance Wall

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Safe and Secure
When travelling we all want to feel safe and that is why our reception is staffed 24 hours a day - also all rooms have electronic security card access keyes for extra security.

  • We have a secure room, accessible 24 hours a day, available for luggage and for your valuables, and safety deposit boxes are available

Whats Included:

  • Bed and Continental Breakfast
  • Free 15 minutes Internet
  • Free tea and coffee all day
  • Free city maps
  • Discounted tour tickets
  • Organised weekly events
  • Discounted events tickets
  • Private rooms - free towels and soap

 

So are you ready to book?

We guarantee you the best rates when you book online via our website.

  • Do you want a special deal? Check out our latest special offers
  • Or if you want something for FREE? Enter our monthly competition

 
       

Barnacles Temple Bar House Hostel, 19 Temple Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 6716277 Fax: +353 1 6716591

Barnacles Quay Street House Hostel, 10 Quay Street, Galway. Tel: +353 91 568644 Fax: +353 91 568644