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title: "Barnacles Temple Bar, Dublin: reviews, location & comparison"
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Hostel
# Barnacles Temple Bar

The Liberties, Dublin, Ireland

8.0 ·  Very good 75 reviews ·  #135 #135 of 152 in Dublin ·  9.5 Location score
## About Barnacles Temple Bar

Barnacles Temple Bar is a hostel in The Liberties, Dublin, Ireland. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 75 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking. It is 280 m from the centre of Dublin. The nearest airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), is 9.4 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 32

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 66

19 Temple Lane South

## How Barnacles Temple Bar scores

Better rated than 12% of hotels in Dublin

-   Guest rating **8.0**
-   Location **9.5**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.6**

Dublin average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sandymount Strand</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Connolly Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">220 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dublin Airport (DUB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dublin</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">280 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Irish Rock 'n' Roll Museum Experience30 m
-   Photo Museum Ireland80 m
-   Rory Gallagher Corner110 m
-   Illusion Museum Dublin170 m
-   The Garda Museum170 m
-   Aerial Cirque200 m

## Barnacles Temple Bar: in detail

Barnacles Temple Bar provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. The hostel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the hostel's tours. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundry service available at Barnacles Temple Bar. Need some relaxation? Your room features room service to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hostel is completely smoke-free. Each morning at Barnacles Temple Bar, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hostel to enhance your experience. Snack vending machines operate around the clock, providing you with easy access to treats regardless of the hour. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hostel at its shared kitchen.

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## Questions about Barnacles Temple Bar

### How do guests rate Barnacles Temple Bar?

Barnacles Temple Bar has a guest rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 75 reviews, which is better than 12% of rated hotels in Dublin.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Barnacles Temple Bar?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Does Barnacles Temple Bar include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Barnacles Temple Bar?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Barnacles Temple Bar from the airport?

The nearest airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), is 9.4 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Barnacles Temple Bar have?

Barnacles Temple Bar has 32 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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