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Barnacles Quay Street House
Stay with us and you will understand why Barnacles is the perfect place for the modern traveler.
Perfect Location:
• Barnacles is situated in the heart of Galway on the pedestrian street Quay Street
• We are minutes walk from everywhere - cafes, pubs, transport, internet cafes, banks and heaps more
• Close to tourist sites like Eyre Square, Spanish Arch, Lynch’s Castle
Heaps of fun
• Our staff are young, helpful and friendly, as well as knowledgeable on what’s on and what to do in and around Galway
• We make it easy to meet other travelers, with a selection of chill out areas and a variety of group activities on offer
• Quay Street is the heart of Galway’s nightlife, and with no curfew there are many pubs and bars to explore
• If you want to stay in we have a huge DVD collection with regular group movie nights and a PS2
Comforts of Home:
• In our cozy rooms the hot shower and comfy mattresses will ensure you have a good rest
• Every room comes with an en-suite bathroom
• We can make your stay easier, from having the basics for hire - like hair dryers, adapters and alarm clocks - to doing your laundry and cooking you dinner
Sparkling clean
• We are committed to being the cleanest hostel in Galway
• Our housekeeping team are permanent and professional staff who care about what they do
• All dorms and en-suite bathrooms are cleaned daily and beds made with fresh linen
Safe and secure
• Reception is staffed 24 hours per day
• All rooms have electronic security card access keys
• We have a secure room, accessible 24 hours a day, available for luggage and for your valuables, and safety deposit boxes are available
Very Convenient
• We have all the facilities you need – free light breakfast, free internet access and WIFI, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry service, tour ticket desk, and more
• Don’t feel like cooking for yourself? Why not let us with one of our weekly specials.
• It is less than a 5 minute walk to the supermarkets, convenience stores, banks and the post office
• Parking (discounted rate) only 2 minutes walk away and the train and bus station are only 5 minutes walk away
Also, we have weekly rates starting at €80.00 and can cater for groups of all sizes. Just give us a call or ask at reception.
Heading to Dublin as well? Barnacles Temple Bar House can be your next stop.

















