Hostel Barnacles Temple Bar House in Dublin 

This hostel was designed with the traveller in mind. We are in the perfect location, are heaps of fun, and have all the comforts of home in a safe, clean environment.

Barnacles Temple Bar House was voted No 1 BEST HOSTEL IN DUBLIN for 2009 by Hostelworld customers.

Come stay with us this August, we are hosting Barnacles B Live, FREE live music & comedy line up:

August 16th: TT Love
August 18th: Rusty Puppet Productions Comedy Club with Danny O Brien
August: 23rd: Silence Bad Tv
August 25th: Rusty Puppet Productions Comedy Club with Danny O Brien

You may even have the chance to show us your talents!

To quote the 2009 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.

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