Both of our Barnacles Hostels have been voted top 10 in Ireland! We are delighted! Thank you very much for voting for us and we hope to see you all very soon again! Read on
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Ships Ahoy!
Stay in the Barnacles Temple Bar Hostel – the best located hostel in Dublin and enjoy amazing Dublin Tall Ships festival! All events are free and include Kings of concrete urban mini festival (think boards & bikes), on water cinema, Read on
TRIBES ALIVE
Theatrical Medieval Walking Tour of Galway’s Latin Quarter Fancy an exciting living history journey through the heart of medieval Galway which offers an authentic, fun and interactive insight into the city’s rich cultural heritage and people? Then don’t miss Tribes Read on
Save money with us!
Save on your food & fun in both Dublin and Galway! All you have to do is to show our room key and you can avail of discounts! Don’t pay full price for anything, ever again! Dublin Food and drink Read on
Best Dressed Competition
We love best dressed day at Barnacles! Day when everyone, not just ladies get to dress up and compete ruthlessly for our prizes. After heated competiton, these lovely ladies came out as our winners: And the runner ups: Read on