If you're going to Dublin, under 33 or so, and looking for a conveniently located, clean, safe place to stay, I would suggest Barnacles over anything else. We stayed at a few hostels during our Europe trek and this was by far the nicest. It was clean, safe (multiple security measures were in place), and the front desk was extremely... more

This place is off the hook, smack in the middle of Temple Bar and a really young, rowdy crowd making up most of the clientele. Of course this is to be expected in the bohemian area of the city, so if that's what you are looking for, this is your place! We stayed in the twin ensuite. The room was... more

this was my first trip as a solo traveler and I never liked the idea of an hostel, but believe me! it was my best trip ever! the staff were great! just like you and me, just regular people who travled the world and stayed in hostels. The rooms aren't that big (I stayed in a 6 bedsroom) but it... more

As I had a double room im not sure what the dorms were like but I would warn people that private rooms are very very small but contain everything you need. Free wifi was great but could only be accessed from the common room. The location cant be beat and even though it is just off a main street the... more

I am travelling through Europe by myself and had a blast in Dublin. The staff at the Barnacles hostel were amazing and helped heaps with deciding what to do, where to drink etc - they even came for a pint once or twice. Would definitely recommend this place to other travellers. more

It was my first ever hostel, being on a budget holiday in Europe... I have to stay I was abit apprehensive at first. I was positively surprised with their cleanliness. The room (twin with ensuite bathroom) was small but clean with a decent looking bathroom. Small details mattered to me: they supplied shampoo and shower gel and hand gels, they... more

I booked a reservation with the Barnacles Temple Bar online back in March 09. Since the time of my booking I e-mailed Barnacles Temple Bar to confirm the reservation and to inquire about storing luggage there since we would be arriving early. I received a response right away confirming my reservation and informing me of their luggage storage policies. Unfortunately... more

My husband and I (we are in our late 20s) stayed at Barnacles for a night and were happily surprised by the cleanliness, great location, and privacy of our double ensuite room. For such a big hostel in a big city we weren't expecting it to be a pleasant stay...but it was! The staff was helpful and friendly. We really... more

We booked here due to it being central and what seemed like value for money. The rooms were too small but we werent that bothered as we didnt want to spend too much time there but the tiny bathroom made it very very difficult to get washed and ready. The staff are the rudest people I have ever dealt with... more