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About Barnacles Temple Bar House

Internet Access Breakfast Included 24 hour reception

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Barnacles Temple Bar House voted number 9 in the Top 10 hostels in the Ireland & the UK for September 2009

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To quote the 2008 Lonely Planet: "Bright and spacious, in the heart of Temple Bar, this hostel is immaculately clean, has nice laid-out ensuite dorms and doubles with in-room storage. Because of its location, rooms are quieter to the back. Top facilities, comfy lounge and linen and towels provided"

Stay with us and you will understand why Barnacles is the perfect place for the modern traveler.

Perfect Location

• Situated on the cobbled streets of Dublin's Cultural District – Temple Bar

• We are only two doors away from the famous 'Temple Bar' pub, and a minutes walk from everywhere else - cafes, pubs, transport, internet cafes, banks and so much more

• Close to tourist sites like Trinity College, Dublin Castle, The Old Jameson Distillery, Christchurch Cathedral and more

Heaps of Fun

• Our staff are young, helpful and friendly, as well as knowledgeable on what's on and what to do in and around Dublin – and they can make reservations for you

• There is no curfew, so you have lots of time to explore the pubs and bars of Temple Bar

• We make it easy to meet other travelers, with a selection of chill out areas and a variety of group activities on offer

• If you want to stay in, visit our newly refurbished lounge where we have a huge DVD collection, fussball table and lots of good cheer

Comforts of Home

• Centrally heated, our cozy rooms have hot showers, comfy mattresses and individual reading lights to ensure you have a good rest

• We can make your stay easier, the basics are for hire - like hair dryers and adaptors – international phone cards are on sale, we can exchange your foreign currency, do your laundry and cook you dinner

Sparkling Clean

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

• We are committed to being the cleanest hostel in Dublin

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

Safe and Secure

• Reception is staffed 24 hours per day

• Each bed has a built in under-bed locker to secure your luggage

• All rooms have electronic security card access keys

• Left luggage facilities are available

Very Convenient

• We have all the facilities you need – free light breakfast, a fully equipped kitchen, free internet access and WIFI, laundry service, tour ticket desk, and more

• Less than a 5 minute walk to the supermarkets, convenience stores, banks and the post office

• Coming in from the airport the nearest bus stop is a 5 minute walk away. Parking (discounted rate) is only 2 minutes walk away and bicycle storage on the premises

We have special weekly rates available for just €14 per night in a 10 bed dorm or €18 per night in our 6 bed dorms! For more information ask at reception.

Heading to Galway as well? Barnacles Quay Street House can be your next stop.

What can we offer our guests?

Clean & comfy beds

24 hour access to hostel

Free breakfast

Free Maps

Discounts to most tourist attractions

Free Wifi

Free walking tour of the city

Free Fussball

Free Movie nights & popcorn

Free darts

Free book swap

Discounted hop on-hop off city tour ticktes

Discounted car parking

Recycling facilities

24 hour reception

Great staff

Bureau de Change

Tour bookings

Car Hire reservations

Facilities

  • Breakfast Included
  • Luggage Storage
  • Telephone/Fax Facilities
  • 24 hour reception
  • Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • Bureau de Change
  • Internet Access
  • Towels
  • Common Room
  • Web access in lobby
  • WiFi in lobby
  • Bike Parking
  • Linen Included
  • Security Lockers
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Key Card Access
  • Breakfast

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*  The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 86% for this property is based on ratings provided by 587 guests.

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Location

Address
19 Temple Lane Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Directions

Airport Shutte Bus:
The "Aircoach" operates every 15-20 minutes and costs €7.00. The journey takes approx 30 minutes.
Take the 'Aircoach' as far as Trinity College on College Green. From there walk back to Dame Street and walk along until you come to Temple Lane South. Walk down Temple Lane South and you will find Barnacles half way down the lane.

16a - City Bus
This bus costs €2.20 and takes aprox 1 hour and 20 minutes. They pass the airport every 25 minutes or so.
You can take this bus as far as Dame Street. It will drop you opposite the Central Bank in Temple Bar. Walk along Dame Street until you get to Temple Lane South. Barnacles is located half way down this lane.

Arriving into the Central Bus Station:
From the central bus station, walk around by the large building on your left (Dublin;s Custom House). Follow the path along by the River Liffey. Cross the river at O'Connell Bridge and turn right along Aston Quay past USIT travel agents. At Merchants Arch, turn into Temple Bar, then turn right at the end of the alleyway, then take the 2nd right at The Temple Bar Pub and we are 2 doors up from the pub. We are located on Temple Lane South.

Taxis/Cabs:
There is a taxi depot outside the arrivals hall at the Airport. From the Airport to Temple Bar, it can cost anything from €16.00 upwards depending on the time of day and the traffic. Ask the driver for an approx. price guide before you get in and be careful you are not taken on the "scenic route"


From Dun Laoghaire Ferryport
DART:
This is Dublin City's rapid train service and it operates from Dun Laoghaire Dart Station to Tara Street Station in Dublin's City Centre. Turn left of the station and walk down along the Quay's past USIT travel. At Merchants Arch, turn into Temple Bar, then turn right at the end of the alleyway, then take the 2nd right at The Temple Bar Pub and we are 2 doors up from the pub. We are located on Temple Lane South.

By Bus:
Take the 46 A bus into City Center and disembark at Fleet Street, Follow the direction from here to Temple Bar and it's just 5 mins walk to Hostel.

From B&I Ferry Terminal North Wall
Take the City Express bus to the Central Bus station( Bus Aras) and follow the directions as above to Temple Bar

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