Destination: Dublin, Ireland – Accommodation
Only a few doors down from Dublin’s famous Temple Bar, Barnacles Temple Bar House is a great hostel for those who want to be smack in the middle of all the action. All major Dublin sights are within walking distance and the friendly and helpful staff can easily help you plan your day with city attraction suggestions, directions and transportation information. Pick up pamphlets for exciting day trips in the lobby and be sure to grab a free Dublin map on the way out.
At night, the hostel’s prime location in the middle of energetic Temple Bar district means you can party all night without having to worry about cab fares, getting lost, or coming in too late for Barnacles is open 24 hours. There’s even a kebab shop around the corner for your late night munchies.
As a female solo traveler, my main concerns when choosing a hostel were location, security, and cleanliness. Hostel guests are buzzed into the lobby and must flash their ID and use a keycard to get to the rooms. Visitors are not allowed beyond the lobby. Keycards get you in to your assigned room and upon check-in, you are assigned a bed as well, so there’s no fight for a place to sleep. Metal baskets under bunks provide a relatively safe space for you to keep your belongings. If you don’t bring your own lock, you can rent some at the front desk. There are also safety deposit boxes available but I never needed one. I felt quite safe and never felt my safety threatened at any point during my stay. All other guests were friendly, wanting to be there just as much as me.
Guests were of all ages and ranged from solo travelers, couples, groups and even families. I stayed in a 10-bed room in a top bunk and despite it being a slightly squeaky metallic frame, I slept like a baby. I recommend bringing EAR PLUGS because the windows were left open all night, overlooking noisy Temple Lane and you can’t really escape other snoring guests. I brought ear plugs, didn’t hear A THING, and slept through the night.
Overall, the room was clean and the bed comfortable. The ensuite bathroom was always clean, the shower hot and water pressure great. There was a computer with internet access in the Common Room where you will find many guests gathering to watch football games and what-not.
I had a great experience and would definitely recommend this hostel for those wanting to be as close to the sights, live music, and fun company as possible.
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Barnacles Temple Bar House
19 Temple Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Dublin, Ireland
01 6716277
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- Originally written by Kelly Woo as a TravBuddy review
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