Place was musty and dirty and dark. The room lacked outlets, so couldn't re-charge phone. The en suite bathroom was filthy. I don't want to know what that was on the wall! There were dark hairs on my comforter and pillow, and I'm a bottle redhead. They lock the lounge by midnight, so no wifi after. They also double bill,... More

Stayed here for 2 nights, as part of a tour package. I was in a 12-bedded dorm. Other than the "luggage cage" being a little noisy when it's being pulled in or out, I have no complaints at all. The kitchen is very clean and well maintained. Love the automatic coffee barista, and the big oven. Would have been nice... More

Terrible customer service - Booked a room - got the confirmation email - was told by phone they never sent the email and that I doctered it after i sent it back to them!! All this on the day i was due to arrive with 5 guests! NOT nice being called a liar.. Shocking customer service experience..Obviously I will not... More

I was there last year on May and I stayed in a mixed dorm for 8 with 3 friends of mine and other people. It's an excellent choise if you are looking for something cheap and in the middle of the night life. Obviously it's not a five stars hotel... but I really enjoyed the night chatting with drunk unknown... More

Given that my trip to Galway revolved around a funeral, I will have bizarrely lighthearted memories of a fun few nights at Barnacles. I don't know if it was just the few days in question, but the kitchen area set-up was very conducive to meeting people and sharing grapes that had been stomped and then immediately bottled without being allowed... More

Booked a private room at this hostel for Sat night for myself and my two friends. When we arrived we were put into an 8 bed mixed dorm which was not what I had booked. When I complained to the girl working there she said there was nothing she could do. She didn't even offer to look for alternative accomodation... More

We stayed in a private ensuite room. The room was bunk bed style which we didn't realise but the beds were comfortable enough. Probably the smallest room I've ever stayed in though! Breakfast was really good, staff were very helpful and Galway itself was great! Don't leave the heating on max all night though!

It was great to stay here. The staff was super super friendly and helpful. Thanks a lot.

I stayed in this hostel with a group of friends. The rates were very cheap so we weren't expecting much. But it turned out to be a great hostel. It is less than a 5 minute walk from Eyre Square and there is a huge selection of pubs outside the front door. I will definitely return to this hostel in... More