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2.0 of 5
Quay Street House, 10 Quay Street | The Latin Quarter, Galway, Ireland (Formerly Barnacles Quay Street House)
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3.0 of 5 stars 75 Reviews
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Killarney, Ireland
1 review
“Won't ever book this place again!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

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 when it was them that messed up the booking!We also had paid an extra €10 to her on check in for a late check out. She couldn't even refund us this and told us we would have to come back the next day! She was completely unhelpful and bordering on rude! Ended up staying in the Clarion hotel just outside Galway city cost us an extra €30 but the staff were so helpful and friendly it was worth it. Will definitely not be recommending Barnacles to anyone I know. I'd say something if I paid a very low price I wouldn't expect much but not for the price we paid.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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London
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Central classic hostel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

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!

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Berlin, Germany
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

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

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dublin, Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great hostel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011

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 the future.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dublin
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“No Sleep to be Had!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

The staff are fantastic.
Breakfast (toast, juice and tea) is free.
Our room was clean.
We had our own private bathroom and shower but...
...we got no sleep!

If you are not planning on sleeping on your trip to Galway this hostel is fantastic. However if you wish to be sleeping between the hours of 10pm and 3pm don't visit as it is located near many nightclubs, pubs etc. With no double glazing you have no hope. There was also a watertank or cleaning machine above our room which just added to the noise! Ear plugs didn't help...

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Quay Street House, 10 Quay Street | The Latin Quarter, Galway, Ireland (Formerly Barnacles Quay Street House)
Price range (per night):* INR1,344 - 6,441

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