Title: Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel Travelers can experience the excitement of Trinity College while challenging friends in the on-site game room at this centrally located Dublin hostel ## Photo gallery for Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel ![Free WiFi - Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel (Dublin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2699600/2699559/71014a03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Balcony - Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel (Dublin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2699600/2699559/2e6d57dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room - Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel (Dublin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2699600/2699559/d8e2e2cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel (Dublin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2699600/2699559/d85457a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance - Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel (Dublin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2699600/2699559/4cf9e175.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Barnacles Temple Bar House in Dublin's heart offers travelers a vibrant atmosphere with practical amenities like free breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect via in-room WiFi or enjoy the arcade in this smoke-free environment that consistently earns positive reviews. ## Reviews 7.4 Good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 21 - Jan 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=2699559&PinnedHotelID=2699559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=2699559&PinnedHotelID=2699559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 22 - Jan 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=2699559&PinnedHotelID=2699559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=2699559&PinnedHotelID=2699559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 23 - 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[Visit our Dublin travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin.dx178256) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.34515%2C-6.26417&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Q-lVEnWMd6ytL4v1PmDdmbXwDjg=) 19 Temple Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin, Dublin ### What's nearby - ![View From O'Connell Bridge in Dublin, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156644/d3bc24e7-dfd2-4839-ae90-a6540204f191.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) O'Connell Street 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Dublin Castle, Dublin, Rep of Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500963/bc94e0c1-5604-4ef5-9841-9685dd193ef1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dublin Castle 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Trinity College showing heritage architecture and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507659/340c1364-c0b4-49f8-9fd0-543e934964c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Trinity College 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Grafton Street featuring music, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131953/59422d5e-d23e-4a8d-b759-8dd5bc51fb21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grafton Street 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![St. Stephen\'s Green featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507658/d8a15113-0a32-4621-a28e-30f310b7ad65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Stephen's Green 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Jervis Station 4 min walk - Dublin Tara Street Station 11 min walk - Dublin Airport (DUB) 31 min drive ### Restaurants - Fitzsimons Bar 1 min walk - The Norseman 1 min walk - McDonald's 1 min walk - Bunsen 1 min walk - Cappuccino Bar 1 min walk ## About this property ### Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel Hotel near Trinity College A short walk from Grafton Street and O'Connell Street, Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel provides free breakfast, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Free self-parking - Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage - Tour/ticket information and a gift shop Room features All guest rooms at Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers - Kitchens, video game consoles and cable channels ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1044800/1044756/b732c024.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### My Place Hostel City Centre Dublin - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Games room 6.2 108 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=1044756&PinnedHotelID=1044756&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1150300/1150242/633466dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Staycity Serviced Apartments Millennium Walk City Centre Dublin - 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Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Tour and ticket assistance ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - Cable channels - Video game console ### Food and drink - Kitchen ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3 PM Minimum check-in age - 16 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### National rating This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system. ### Property is also known as Barnacles Temple Bar House Hostel Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel Hotel Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel Dublin Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel Hotel Dublin ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel? ### What time is check-in at Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel? ### Where is Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Barnacles Temple Bar House - Hostel Reviews 7.4 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 8.2 Staff & service ### 7.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 7 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Kristin, S 14 Sept 2013 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Utmärkt läge Vi var 3 personer som bokat ett rum för 4:a. Jag hade för det första missat att vi kunde fått en fjärde person i rummet som vi inte kände. Men när vi kom stod det på deras bokning att jag skulle vara själv bara. Så de var fullt i samtliga rum så de ville att vi skulle ligga i tre olika rum med nio andra personer som vi inte kände. Det kunde vara både killar och tjejer. Men jag vägrade så tillslut hittade de ett annat hotell en liten bit därifrån som vi kunde bo i första natten. Sen de andra två dagarna fick vi dela rum med tre andra personer från olika länder. Det passar säkert bättre för unga personer än tre tjejer i 40-års åldern. ##### Kristin ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 11 Sept 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location Amazing Staff The hostel is right in the middle of Dublin you could not wish for a better place to stay. The staff at the hostel are amazing through email, telephone and in person go out of there way to be helpful. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Clacher, Brisbane 12 Aug 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Great Location - Limited Breakfast Only downside was the breakfast. It was just toast and jam! ##### Clacher ### 6/10 Okay #### Matt, San Diego 23 Jul 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Perfect location but not good for sleeping Windows in rooms do not filter sounds from surrounding bar and street traffic. Tons of high school students visit during the summer and inundate the kitchen and halls. Great staff and located within walking distance of most sights. Beds a little noisy but comfortable. Bring ear plugs and a lock for the baggage lockers ##### Matt ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 2 Jul 2013 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Greit hostell som trenger rehabilitering Beliggenheten er veldig bra for en pub-ferie, lett å komme i kontakt med andre reisende på hostellet. Betjeningen var veldig hjelpsomme. Vårt rom skrek imidlertid etter opppussing, med skittent teppe og knirkete køysenger av typen jeg sist sett på kaserne i forsvaret. For prisen er det ikke så verst, men ikke bo her om du forventer komfort utover det absolutte minimum. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Ute, Berlin, Deutschland 14 Jun 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Tolles Hotel für Paare, die gerne was unternehmen Wir haben dieses Hostel für einen Kurztrip nach Dublin gemietet. An der Rezeption wurde man sehr freundlich empfangen und auch auf die Wünsche wurde gut eingegangen. Das Hostel liegt mitten im Szeneviertel Tempel Bar. Für Gäste, die es eher ruhig wollen, ist dies nicht zu empfehlen, da hier bis weit nach Mitternacht der Bär steppt. Die Lage ist ausgezeichnet, da man alle Sehenswürdigkeiten gut zu Fuß erreichen kann und die Anbindung an die Tram ist ebenfalls gut erreichbar. Alles in allem ein gutes Hostel für den kleineren Geldbeutel. Tipp: Rechtzeitig buchen, da die Zimmer, speziell die Doppelzimmer für Zwei heiß begehrt sind. ##### Ute ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wilas, Helsingborg 22 May 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Utmärkt Billiigt, härlig personal och ett fantastiskt läge ##### Wilas ### 6/10 Okay #### Andrew, Washington DC 21 May 2013 Liked: Staff & service #### Right in the heart of Temple Bar!! Great location, but loud. Rooms are small, but it is a Hostel so didn't expect much. Great people at the front desk, and well worth it for the price. Would def do it again for a night or two, but not for longer than that. ##### Andrew ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anamarija, Zadar, Croatia 20 Apr 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely place The staff is available for 24h and they have very good security system, you can enter the hostel only with their card. The common area is also a good idea. It\`s settled in the very centre, right next to the most famous Temple bar. Also, if you arrive before the check in starts, you can leave your baggage for free. That really means a lot! ##### Anamarija ### 8/10 Good #### Massimiliano, Torino, Italia 16 Apr 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The best for stay in the middle of Dublin I slept in a 10 bedroom room and the comfort was good. there is a bathroom inside the room. under the bunk-bed there is a place to leave the bag and you can close with lock. there is a window can be open to refresh air and leave out the shoes. to go inside the hostel you use a magnetic card (till very late at night) and the same for your room. The breakfast is easy: toasT&jam,coffe&tea,orange&apple juice.when finish you wash your own dishes. simple & fast. kitchen and launge room are good place to stay to meet up and relax. i like this Bernacles hostel. ##### Massimiliano ### 6/10 Okay #### Moira, USA 7 Apr 2013 Liked: Staff & service #### Location, Location, Location! the location of the the hostel was awesome, but the loudness goes with it. Unable to sleep due to the loud volume outside until the bars closed and people went home. Unfortunately, one of the nights included very rude people inside who were carrying on outside the door. The breakfast was coffee from a machine and toast with jam. Location was the overriding best feature. ##### Moira ### 6/10 Okay #### Jeremy, UK 5 Apr 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Great staff, very nice. This hostel located in the heart of temple bar, nice if you like to visit pub and club, plus not far from most of the museum, touristique attraction. The problem is some facilities are rubbish, like the shower in my room and the windows that were not closing+the heating was off with 1degree outside, means that it was freezing cold in the room and I catch a cold :-( ##### Jeremy ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara 6 Mar 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Will be back again! I've stayed in many hostels in Dublin, mostly for concerts and shopping trips. And I always feel like part of the fun is taken away by the poor quality hostels. While the barnacles hostel is expensive (I paid more than double for one night than I paid for a different hostel), i have to say it was worth it. The rooms were clean and well kept - there was a shower in our room which was very convenient. The only problem I had was that they put us in with 8 men who came stumbling in drunk at 4am, one of whom was a very loud snorer. I know there was plenty of other rooms available that night so I thought they might have moved us after taking this in to account. No such luck however. Staff were a little rude when we first arrived but nothing too serious. Will definitely be staying again. ##### Tara ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 Jan 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. Clean rooms, comfy beds and great location! ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 8 Sept 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### ireland 2012 awesome time....have enjoyed many stays here...great location as well ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### James O Flynn 3 Jul 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very helpful staff! The two guys on the reception were great. The guy from Carlow whose name I forget was a great ambassador for all tourists! ##### James O Flynn ### 2/10 Terrible #### lisa 11 Jun 2012 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### good location, rooms are too small and overpriced I really liked the service and help from the front desk staff. Very helpful, and they even booked my day trip to the cliffs, which was great. But we were a group of four, and so we stayed in a four-bed dorm. It ended up costing more than a good hotel would cost. And the room was unbearably small four 4 people....actually, the size of the room was completely unacceptable for the price we paid. There was not even enough space in the room for the 4 of us to be there at the same time. We were very very disappointed. It should be a 2 person room, at most. ##### lisa ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 23 Sept 2009 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location and great people but lousy room Room smelled like BO the whole time; it was terrible. Pillow was like sleeping on a thick t-shirt, but to be expected. Breakfast was toast with jam and crappy tea and instant coffee (which I typically don't mind) that was horrific. The good thing was that I was too drunk to care at the end of the night so I slept ok. I'm sure not every room smelled that bad and I know I was just one of the unfortunate ones so I do recommend this place; however, beware! ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 13 May 2013 ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Rouveyre 7 Mar 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Rouveyre ### 8/10 Good #### Li-ja 31 Jan 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Li-ja ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Jun 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 11 Apr 2012 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Dublin Skylon Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Dublin-Skylon-Hotel.h558967.Hotel-Information) > > [NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nyx-Hotel-Dublin-Portobello.h96357274.Hotel-Information) > > [Haddington House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Haddington-House.h32652110.Hotel-Information) > > [Niche Living Dun Laoghaire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Niche-Living-Dun-Laoghaire.h104460398.Hotel-Information) > > [The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-The-Louis-Fitzgerald-Hotel.h1723702.Hotel-Information) > > [The Green Isle Hotel Dublin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-The-Green-Isle-Hotel-Dublin.h29444985.Hotel-Information) > > [Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Clayton-Hotel-Ballsbridge.h2232529.Hotel-Information) > > [Schoolhouse Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Schoolhouse-Hotel.h39553474.Hotel-Information) > > [West County Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-West-County-Hotel.h1039893.Hotel-Information) > > [Maldron Hotel Merrion Road](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Maldron-Hotel-Merrion-Road.h76422399.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Dublin City Rathmines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Travelodge-Dublin-City-Rathmines.h1217535.Hotel-Information) > > [Lansdowne Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Lansdowne-Hotel.h1222297.Hotel-Information) > > [The Bonnington Dublin & Leisure Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-The-Bonnington-Dublin-Leisure-Centre.h21006.Hotel-Information) > > [Clayton Hotel Burlington Road](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Clayton-Hotel-Burlington-Road.h22147.Hotel-Information) > > [Premier Suites Dublin Ballsbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Premier-Suites-Plus-Dublin-Ballsbridge.h8382579.Hotel-Information) > > [No 9 Rathgar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-No-9-Rathgar-By-The-KeyCollections.h35885049.Hotel-Information) > > [Dublin Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Dublin-Vacation-Rentals.h45269191.Hotel-Information) > > [The Uppercross House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-The-Uppercross-House-Hotel.h1789407.Hotel-Information) > > [Herbert Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Herbert-Park-Hotel.h45686.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas Barcelona](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barcelona-Villas.d179992-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [5 Bedroom Townhouse Near Dublin City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-5-Bedroom-Townhouse-Near-Dublin-City-Centre.h33381803.Hotel-Information) > > [Kennedy's Pub Drumcondra](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Kennedys-Pub-Drumcondra.h18788112.Hotel-Information) > > [Pembroke Townhouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Pembroke-Townhouse.h854201.Hotel-Information) > > [Waterloo Townhouse & Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Waterloo-House.h2861140.Hotel-Information) ### Flights ### Activities ---