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Barnacles Temple Bar House

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19 Temple Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Dublin Show on a map

Welcome to Barnacles Budget Accommodation, Ireland’s most popular tourist hostel in the heart of Dublin.
Barnacles Temple Bar House is a modern, clean, secure and welcoming tourist hostel situated in the heart of Temple Bar, Dublin’s most popular socialising haven.

Why stay at Barnacles Temple Bar House? To quote the 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.” With the perfect location to explore the wonders of Temple Bar and Dublin what better place to start your Irish experience. 

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Location (Back to top)

Directions

Barnacles Temple Bar House is located on the cobbled streets of Dublin's cultural centre, Temple Bar. The hostel is very easy to find, just follow the directions below.   
 From Dublin Airport
· Airport shuttle Bus: Airlink operates every 20 minutes and costs €6.00 for an adult. 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.

Walking from "Bus Aras" Dublin's Main 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.
· Our hostel is located on Temple Lane - look for the big green sign.
 
Taxis/Cabs from Airport
· 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 approximate price guide before you get in and be careful you are not taken on the "scenic route".
 

Description

Here you are just 5 minutes walk from the bus/train station and surrounded by the very best in shops, pubs, theatres and restaurants. Barnacles is the ideal base for budget travellers, and a perfect place to meet new friends and explore the cities at your leisure. Premises only accepts bookings made via credit card- visa and mastercard only.

Barnacles Hostel Temple Bar 3 - 4 Bed Dorm

Room Features (Back to top)

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.

Our Temple Bar Recommendations(Back to top)

Day Time:  Stroll around and enjoy the cosmopolitan buzz, watch and listen to the many street buskers and entertainers and enjoy the blend of old and new architecture. Visit the Irish Film Centre and take in an art house movie or to the Gallery of Photography. For cultural history, go and see Isolde's Tower, not the pub of the same name but the nearby remains of an ancient tower that was once part of the old city walls, and pay a visit to Dublinia, a multimedia exhibition of mediaeval Dublin that finishes with one of the most striking views in the city.

Night Time:  After dark Temple Bar is all about eating, drinking and having fun. We have put together a list of our favourite pubs and clubs to visit. Check out the Temple Bar Gallery for art exhibitions and The Music Centre for gigs. The Project established itself as Dublin's most avant-garde theatre company. It's now re-housed in a new building on the original site. Among those who built their early reputations at The Project are Jim Sheridan, Oscar-winning director of My Left Foot and In America, Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne.
 

Things to Do

Temple Bar itself is the central street of an area that stretches from O'Connell Bridge and Westmoreland Street westward to Christchurch Cathedral, bounded on the south and north by Dame Street and the river.

What's Happening in Temple Bar?
Shops, culture, pubs  and restaurants - Temple Bar is Dublin's self-designated Cultural Quarter. There is always something happening in Temple Bar, make sure you alway check out the markets and festivals.

Markets in Temple Bar:
· Temple Bar Food Market: Saturdays 10am - 4:30pm on Meeting House Square.
· Temple Bar Book Market: Saturdays & Sundays 11am - 6om on Temple Bar Square
· Designer Mart at Cow's Lane: Saturdays 10am - 5pm at Old City in Temple Bar -- features all handmade and designer pieces by Irish and Ireland-based artists and designers

Festivals of Temple Bar:   There are many, but these are our favourites...
· Temple Bar TradFest: 28 Jan - 1 Feb 2009: Biggest and best Irish music festival in Dublin
· Dublin Circus Festival: 9 - 12 July 2009: Circus Acts come to the streets of Temple Bar
· Temple Bar's Chocolate Festival: 30 Oct - 1 Nov 2009: Free events for everyone with a love of chocolate
 

Reviews for Barnacles Temple Bar House(Back to top)

Total Score 6.3/10 (from 3 reviews)

  • 6/10 for Rooms & Facilities
  • 8/10 for Staff/Service
  • 4/10 for Kitchen
  • 5/10 for Recommend to a friend
  • 9/10 for Check-in
  • 7/10 for Cleanliness
  • 8/10 for Security
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7/10

Carlos from Cork

Stayed 11-2009
Solo traveller

5/10

Anonymous from Munich

Stayed 09-2009
A few friends

The friendly staff.

7/10

Natali from Leon

Stayed 08-2009
Solo traveller

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Facilities (Back to top)

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

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
 

Childrens Facilities

  • Cot Available on request
  • Family Friendly

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • Visa

Facilities

  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Car Parking - Chargeable Nearby
  • Central Heating
  • Hen & Stag Groups Welcome
  • Laundry Service
  • Luggage Storage
  • No Smoking On Premises
  • Payphone

Hostel Facilities

  • Bed Linen Supplied Free.
  • Cooking Facilities.
  • Dishwasher.
  • Fridge.
  • Internet Access - All Types.
  • Ironing Facilities.
  • Luggage Room.
  • Microwave.
  • Security Lockers.
  • Shop On Site.
  • Telephone.
  • Television Lounge.
  • Towels For Hire.
  • Tumble Dryer.
  • Vending Machine.
  • Washing Machine.

In Room Facilities

  • No Smoking

Meals And Drinks

  • Packed Lunches On Request

Nearby Leisure

  • Bicycle Hire.
  • Entertainment.
  • Sandy Beach.
  • Shopping Centre
  • Traditional Music.
  • Walking Distance of Bar/Shop

Premises Location

  • Urban

Self Catering

  • Television.