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Barnacles Temple Bar House Reviews

19 Temple Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland

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87%Overall Rating

From 328 ratings
  • 81%Character
  • 88%Security
  • 97%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 82%Atmosphere
  • 82%Cleanliness

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100%

Very comfy beds.fantastic security. Lovely rooms. It was our first night/city in Europe and we didn't want to leave Barnacles. Amazing pub crawl. Everyone was so friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

A short but sweet stay in Dublin with great, friendly staff & a brilliant location. We hope you enjoyed our leftover Jamesons as much as we think we enjoyed the rest of the bottle.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

very good location, nothing to say except the size of the room and the breakfast

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

Can't wait to come back


93%

the staff were absolutely class! I showed up really early and they let me stow my bag for free the first day, and gave me access to the kitchen/common room before I checked-in and the second day when I had time to kill. Really great help and made my stay lovely.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Great, fun hostel located right next to the Temple Bar.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Hostel was in a great part of town easy to get to and out from lots to do close by. Breakfast could use some work. Bread and jam is a little light.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


90%

Fantastic location, helpful staff and free wifi. Bit of a party location so if that's what you are after then definitely check this place out. Breakfast was ok, but not amazing choice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

It is impossible to get a better location. Friendly staff and atmosphere make it an 100% evaluation.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Excellent hostel. All staff could not be more helpful. Thank you.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


83%

Good hostel. Great location. Atmosphere alright.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


87%

Great hostel - right in temple bar and close to all major attractions and transportation. Good atmosphere and easy to meet other travelers here. Staff was helpful when questions were asked of them.


100%

This was my first stay at Barnacles' and it was a very pleasant one. Great location, and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The hostel is pretty much directly above the Temple Bar which can be a little noisy sometimes but that's why you are supposed to bring earplugs. If you are a light sleeper this might affect your sleep, but if you are a light sleeper then why are you staying in a hostel?

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Perfect location and atmosphere!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


90%

It's a pretty nice and cheap hostel in a fantastic place. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the breakfast good. It is noisier than in other hostels and the bathrooms are not that modern. Definitely recommendable hostel :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

We loved the Barnacles, right in the center of Temple bar! Very nice room with toilet and shower. Very friendly, helpful staff! Very good, cheap hostel for groups over the weekend!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

It's a very nice hostel on a nice location. The only complaint we have that there is quite a lot of noise on the streets in the night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • All Male Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

A good time in this youth hostel ! Just in Temple bar, close to every pub !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


83%

My stay was easy, convenient, fun and exciting. The location is great if you want to go out to bars and the easygoing environment of the hostel is perfect for meeting people to go out with. If you don't want to be surrounded by bars it is not ideal, but it is perfect for a fun dublin experience. Beds and bathrooms were clean and comfortable, noise levels were a little high but definitely tolerable. It was definitely a great value.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


73%

An excellent value hostel in the heart of Temple Bar with nearby bus connections to the airport. Ensuite rooms with shower and decent beds plus average breakfast (toast, butter, jam, tea, coffee, juice) for a great price. Noisy in the streets at night, and again in the morning when the barrels of Guiness are being rolled up the cobbled streets (!) so not the best option if sleep is required. Otherwise fine with very helpful reception staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


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