Barnacles Hostel Galway
Booking Barnacles Hostel Galway?
Here are 5 reasons to look at Woodquay Hostel instead!
Independent
Independently owned & run, original Galway hostel. Most travellers are looking for an authentic experience when they travel, so why stay in an international chain? Woodquay Hostel was one of the first hostels in Galway City & the team are all locals, so their knowledge of Galway is second to none & they always offer a traditional Irish welcome.
Breakfast & Goodies
Freshly baked on site breakfast goodies in a take-away bag. We get your day started with a FREE breakfast which includes fruit, coffee/tea & freshly baked that morning Irish Soda bread.. delicious.
Meet Amazing People
A genuine tourist hostel! If you’re looking for a friendly, fun atmosphere where you get to meet travellers from all over the world, Woodquay Hostel is the place for you. We’re not full of hen & stag do’s, our vibe is laid back, friendly & interesting.
Great Location
Woodquay – Galway City most upcoming area of the city. Woodquay is the ideal location, with its own share of great coffee places, a mix of new & traditional bars, awesome food And it’s right by the water, so you can wake up & take a stroll by the quay or walk along the river. Best of all, it’s within minute’s walk of the city.
The Best Prices
We are one of the most competitively price if not THE most competitively priced hostels in the city, and we have all the facilities you need, lockers, WIFI, equipped kitchen, laundry why look any further. Book your stay with us, we look forward to meeting you
OUR HOSTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFI
Fast and free! We believe WIFI is a basic right, not an income stream.
Free Breakfast
On-the-go, to get you started, take-away breakfast incl: tea or coffee, a freshly baked scone, fruit & water. Or if you prefer to cook you can use our fully equipped kitchen..
Free City Maps
Retro but handy, we’ll even draw on them so you find your way back to us.
Luggage Storage
Each bed has a secure lockable storage facility under it. We also have secure luggage room if you haven’t packed light.
Secure Lockers
We have lockers for all your gadgets & documents.
Travel Shop
Forgot your toothbrush? No problem, we offer a range of essentials in our travel shop.
Tour Desk
We have seriously great deals to The Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and The Aran Islands. Just ask.
Free Tea & Coffee
Caffeine available all day to keep you going, we also sell hard core nespresso pods for when you need an extra shot.
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Open from 7am to 10pm and equipped with everything you need to cook up a storm..
Laundry
We have washing & drying facilities (a must for Irish weather) where you can get your clean on.
Reception 24/7
Whatever you need, whenever you need it, there is always one of our friendly team available.
Towel Hire
Hire a towel for 2 euro’s and we will give 50% to the Simon Community charity which supports homeless in our city. Get dry & feel good.
Hairdryers Available
We have hairdryers you’re welcome to borrow anytime.
Bedside Charging Points
Recharge your phone whilst you recharge in our cosy beds.
Baby Facilities
We can provide cots & high chairs if you’re staying in our family rooms, everything but the babysitter.
HOSTEL ROOM OPTIONS
We have a wide range of mixed, female & private dorms at WQ hostel.