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Internet Access Breakfast Included 24 hour reception
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Why stay at Barnacles Quay Street House?
To quote the 2009 Lonely Planet: "Barnacles is in the heart of the action in Galway on a pedestrianised street. It is located on the same street as all the pubs & restaurants you came to Galway for."
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Stay with us and you will understand why Barnacles is the perfect place for the modern traveler.
Perfect Location
Barnacles is situated in the heart of Galway on the pedestrian street Quay Street
We are minutes walk from everywhere - cafes, pubs, transport, internet cafes, banks and heaps more
Close to tourist sites like Eyre Square, Spanish Arch, Lynch's Castle
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 Galway
We make it easy to meet other travelers, with a selection of chill out areas and a variety of group activities on offer
Quay Street is the heart of Galway's nightlife, and with no curfew there are many pubs and bars to explore
If you want to stay in we have a huge DVD collection with regular group movie nights and a PS2
Comforts of Home
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, from having the basics for hire - like hair dryers, adaptors and alarm clocks - to doing your laundry and cooking you dinner
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
Safe and Secure
Reception is staffed 24 hours per day
All rooms have electronic security card access keys
We have a secure room, accessible 24 hours a day, available for luggage and for your valuables, and safety deposit boxes are available
Very Convenient
We have all the facilities you need free light breakfast, free internet access and WIFI, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry service, tour ticket desk, and more
Don't feel like cooking for yourself? Why not let us with one of our weekly specials.
It is less than a 5 minute walk to the supermarkets, convenience stores, banks and the post office
Parking (discounted rate) only 2 minutes walk away and the train and bus station are only 5 minutes walk away
Also, we have Special Weekly rates available from the 1st September - pay just 80 for 7 nights accommodation. For futher details just ask at reception.
Heading to Dublin as well? Barnacles Temple Bar House can be your next stop.
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The Bus/Train station is just 5 mins from our Hostel. Galway Bus/Train stations are located in the same depot in the City Centre so you don't have far to walk to find us. From the Bus Train/Station. Walk diagonally across Eyre Square. Turn left onto Williamsgate Street and continue straight down Shop Street. At the King's Head pub, keep left and walk down High Street onto Quay Street. We are situated on the right and opposite the Quays Pub.
Train
There are approx 5 trains running daily between Dublin and Galway, this is the only train link from Galway City. While in Ireland, you can ring 366222 for train timetables or alternatively you can check www.irishrail.ie
Bus
There is an hourly Bus service running between Dublin;s central Bus station and Galway Bus Station. Galway is well serviced by buses all over the country, you can check timetables on www.buseireann.ie
There is a private bus company operating a direct coach service between Dublin Airport and Galway City. The coach Operator is called Citylink and their contact number is: 091 564163. Again you can check their timetables on line www.citylink.ie
Airport
Galway City is serviced by a small airport, located about 5 miles from the City Centre. There is no bus service from the airport to the city, there are ample taxis awaiting passengers. www.aerarann.ie
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