Just got back from two nights in this sub-standard hostel. The staff are unhelpful and most would consider them rude (apart from 1 girl on the Sunday morning), the beds had some very interesting stains and the shower, we'll lets just say the shower was an experience never to be repeated. On the plus side the night porter that let us in around 3.30am was extremely pleasant and chatty. Check-out time was a very early 10.30am, at 10.45am the male receptionist came knocking on our door demanding that we leave. At this stage we were all fully dressed with our bags packed and anxious to get out of there anyway. We needed no further encouragement.
When we booked this place I thought to myself €22 per night who cares what it's like. Take it from me when you do the maths you realise you're being robbed blind. We had a four bedded dorm, that's 4 x €22 = €88 per night. Jurys Inn next door is €78 for a suite that can accomodate 4 adults.
Don't get me wrong the location is great but Jury's is 4 doors down the street and also the nearest available parking.
Galway city was gave me two nights out that I will never forget, Barnacles I will remember for all the wrong reasons.

This is a clean and well situated hostel with lots of info, a helpful front desk and nice lounge with internet access. They changed us to a "bigger" twin room which had bunk beds and I can't imagine what the smaller one was like because this one wasn't so big but otherwise this is a really nice place to stay.

It's located right near some of the best pubs and restaurants. We payed about 40 euros pp for a twin with bathroom. Comparable to Dublin but actually a much nicer hostel than the one we stayed in there.

I arrived in Barnacles with just 1 night booked. 4 days later I had to leave because they were full, and I can't wait to go back. The place is so central, the staff have free passes for all the local shows, I got to see the city like I lived there. I am a female travelling alone and felt so at ease and at home here. Ask for a female only room, but everyone here was great.

I stayed here for 3 nights in November 05. I cant say enough for the staff and guests. I had a great time, met the most lovely people. Just brilliant, great facilities, really clean and secure.