Why stay at Barnacles Quay Street House? Lonely Planet, 2008: “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. Barnacles Quay Street House is ideally situated in the pedestrianised area that is Galway’s Latin Quarter. Surrounded by the very best in shops, pubs, theatres and restaurants.
Staff are young, helpful and friendly, as well as knowledgeable on what’s on and what to do in and around Galway. Chill out areas available and a variety of group activities on offer. Facilities inlcude 24 hours reception, all rooms have electronic security card access, free breakfast, free internet access and WIFI, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry service and tour ticket desk. Car parking is only 2 minutes walk away and the train/bus station is only 5 minutes walk. rooms have hot showers and comfy mattresses and a variety of different room types are available. Every room has an ensuite bathroom. The basics are for hire - hair dryers, adaptors etc – laundry service available. Cleanest hostel in Galway as housekeeping team are permanent and professional. The Barnacles team are full of suggestions on what to do in Galway. Sight-seeing activity include The Claddagh or a day trip to the Aran Islands. Traditional Irish pubs are located on the Quays where you can enjoy some Irish music. Premises only accepts bookings made via credit card- visa and mastercard only.
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 never 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 Kings Head Pub, keep left and walk down High Street onto Quay Street. We are situated on the right, directly 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 call 1850 366222 for train timetables or cheque online. Bus There is an hourly Bus service running between Dublin's central Bus station and Galway Bus station. Galway is well serviced by buses from all over the country, you can check timetables online. 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. 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, but there are ample taxis awaiting passengers.