Newly renovated! Stay in the brand new beds in the heart of Galway!
All bookings include free breakfast, free wifi in rooms and free walking tour of Galway!

Barnacles Quay Street Hostel is rated among the top 10 hostels in the whole of Ireland!

We’ve got the best location in Galway; we’re right in the heart of the city’s nightlife and entertainment on the pedestrian-only Quay Street, across from the Quays pub and under a minute’s walk to other bars, pubs, nightclubs and entertainment. No other hostel is this close to the action and atmosphere of Galway.

Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free linen, a free walking tour of Galway, free discounted tours booking, free fun events and free maps are included as a standard!

With top-rated staff, clean rooms, tight security and 24-hour reception you know you’ll be looked after.

With our large common room and self-catering kitchen, we want to make sure that at Barnacles you feel right at home.

Meet new friends, play some games, or just go out and enjoy Galway – we’re at the heart of it!

Open 365 days a year!