From Dublin Airport Airport shuttle Bus: "Airlink" operates every 20 minutes and costs approx. €5. This takes you to the Central Bus station (BusAras). Bus Route 747: Departs Dublin Airport and services the central Bus station "BusAras". From Mon-Sat, the first bus is at 5.45am and then every 10 mins until 19.40 when the buses come less frequently. On Sundays, the first bus is at 7.15am. From the central bus station, walk around by the large grey building on you 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 U.S.I.T. At Merchants Arch, turn left into Temple Bar. We are located on Temple Lane. 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 Bus Aras, Dublin’s’ Main Bus Depot: From the central bus station, walk around by the large grey building on you 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 U.S.I.T. At Merchants Arch, turn left into Temple Bar. We are located on Temple Lane. 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 City centre. Turn left out of the station and walk down along the Quay’s past U.S.I.T and continue to Merchants Arch. Turn left through the Arch and into Temple Bar. We are located on Temple Lane. By Bus: Take the 46A bus into the City centre and disembark at Fleet Street. Follow the direction from here to Temple Bar and it’s just a 5 min walk to our Hostel.
Kitchen As many of our guests are travelling on tight budgets and need to prepare their own meals, we have paid particular attention in designing a bright fully equipped self-catering facility with all mod cons and there is a free light self-service breakfast available each morning.
Lounge Room The ethos of hostelling is all about meeting new people and you can mingle and chat with other guests in our spacious sun-filled lounge room or sit back and relax while you catch up on a little TV. Other Facilities: v Bureau de change v Open 24 Hours v Hot Showers v Laundry/Drying Service v Free bed linen v Luggage storage v Safety Deposit Facilities v International payphones v Internet / Wi fi Access v TV lounge room v Self-catering kitchen v Free light breakfast v Car hire booking service v Electronic Door key-cards v Tour Tickets available
Note: We also have hairdryers, irons and some board games available on request... Locks are available for hire at reception for luggage storage units underneath the beds.
Places to visit, within walking distance of Barnacles Temple Bar House Hostel... Trinity College, College Green, Ireland’s oldest University located on College Green just 2 mins Book of Kells: Trinity College was found in the Trinity College Library, this illuminated manuscript painstakingly decorated and written by the Monks around 800AD. It’s one of the oldest books in the world. Guinness Brewery: - Thomas Street. No visit to Dublin would be complete without a visit to the Guinness Brewery. Christchurch: Christchurch Place, this was once the centre of Medieval Dublin and is home to Christchurch Cathedral on Christ Church Place.
As Ireland’s largest city, Dublin is both fascinating and colourful and is now one of Europe’s fastest growing capitals. It’s a vibrant cosmopolitan city with a buzzing entertainment scene and it is recognized now as Ireland’s cultural hotspot. Temple Bar, located on the Southside between Dame Street and the River Liffey is a maze of quaint cobbled streets. It’s a lively and vibrant area renowned for its super mix of Pubs, Clubs, Art Galleries, Quirky Shops and an amazing selection of Restaurants, so there is something to suit every taste and budget.