Lonely Planet 2008: ?Bright and spacious, in the heart of Temple Bar, this hostel is immaculately clean, has nice laid-out ensuite dorms and doubles with in-room storage.?
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Barnacles Temple Bar House
Barnacles Temple Bar House is located on the cobbled streets of Dublin's cultural centre, Temple Bar. The hostel is very easy to find, just follow the directions below.
From Dublin Airport
Airport shuttle Bus: Airlink operates every 20 minutes and costs €6.00 for an adult. This takes you to the Central Bus Station, "BusAras".
Bus Route 747: Departs Dublin Airport and services the central Bus station "BusAras". From Mon-Sat, the first bus is at 5.45am and then every 10 mins until 19.40 when the buses come less frequently. On Sundays, the first bus is at 7.15am.
From "Bus Aras" Dublin's Main Bus Station
Walk around by the large grey building on you left - Dublin's Custom House. Follow the path along by the River Liffey. Cross the river at O'Connell Bridge and turn right along Aston Quay past U.S.I.T. At Merchants Arch, turn left into Temple Bar. Our hostel is located on Temple Lane - look for the big green sign.
Taxis/Cabs from Airport
There is a taxi depot outside the arrivals hall at the Airport. From the Airport to Temple Bar, it can cost anything from €16.00 upwards depending on the time of day and the traffic. Ask the driver for an approximate price guide before you get in and be careful you are not taken on the "scenic route".
From Dun Laoghaire Ferryport
By Bus: Take the 46A bus into the City centre and disembark at Fleet Street. Follow the direction from here to Temple Bar and it's just a 5 minute walk to our Hostel.
DART: This is Dublin's rapid train service and it operates from Dun Laoghaire Dart Station to Tara Street Station in Dublin City centre. Turn left out of the station and walk down along the Quays past U.S.I.T and continue to Merchants Arch. Turn left through the Arch and into Temple Bar. We are located on Temple Lane.
From B&I Ferry Terminal North Wall: Take the City Express bus to the Central Bus station "BusAras" and follow the directions to the hostel as above to Temple Bar.
Address: 19 Temple Lane,
Dublin,
Ireland
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