This weekend in Galway - Galway's Havana Cultura Festival

Galway's Havana Cultura (formerly known as Little Havana Festival) is a free and fun-filled festival taking place in the city's Latin Quarter.

From Friday 01st – Sunday 03rd June (Bank Holiday Weekend) Galway’s Latin Quarter will be alive with Latin music, dance, street entertainment, art and cultural events. Over 60 free events will be taking place over the weekend courtesy of Havana Club, the Authentic Cuban Rum.

Returning to the HAVANA CULTURA stage this year are the legendary Cuban All Stars, the eclectic Sabor Cubano and the Cuban Jazz Project. International performers La Tinto Bros, local heroes the Disconauts and Galway's very own 8 piece salsa band Cuba Libre will also feature. Groovalizacion DJ’s will bring their vibes, grooves and cultural fusions to the Latin Quarter, with a host of other bands and DJs from around the world, ensuring the pulse of Havana is felt throughout the city.

Additional activities taking place throughout the weekend include pop-up Havana Club Mojito Masterclasses, drumming classes by Big Beat, an experienced Latin American drumming band and a Cuban photo exhibition, exhibiting late 1950’s and early 1960’s photography. Backata Republic will also host energetic Salsa classes over the course of the weekend.


Check out people dancing right on our doorstep:





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Double WIN! Both Barnacles Hostels have been voted top 10 in Ireland!!!

Big thank you to all of you who stayed with us and gave us good rating! We are delighted that both Barnacles Quay Street House in Galway and Barnacles Temple Bar House in Dublin are within top 10 hostels in Ireland!

Might even get some champers out tonight! :)

Big thanks to everyone! And don't forget - vote for us to be in with the chance to win 7 days holiday to Ireland!!! Vote HERE!

Do we need to remind you why are Barnacles hostels so awesome?

• Best located hostels in Dublin and Galway
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• Free walking tours
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• Free (discounted) tour booking
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How would you like to win a 7 day trip to Ireland?

All you have to do is to vote for the best Independent Holiday Hostels of Ireland and you could be in with a chance to win FREE 7 days in Ireland! Simples!!!

All you need to vote and enter the competition is your booking reference number!

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€5 Tuesday! Madness is back!

Only €5 for a bed on Tuesday in either Barnacles Temple Bar or Barnacles Quay Street!

Yes, we have gone completely bonkers! €5 Tuesday is back!

How do you get this amazing rate you ask? Simples! 

Mention this promo when booking, and your Tuesday rate will magically become €5!!!! You still get same amazing service, free breakfast, WIFI, and smiles :)

Remember - 2 nights minimum stay, not valid for Bank holidays or special events. 

See ya soon!!!

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What’s the wildlife like at your place? Any nice birds? We can tell you, we have all sorts here! Why not check out our favorite pubs in Dublin and Galway for the best birdwatching in Ireland? Barnacles best-selling Coast to Coast package in conjunction with Dublin tour company just got better! Call to book, or even pop into our Temple Bar offices, on Cecilia street,around the corner from Barnacles Temple Bar Hostel! See ya here!


Barnacles - best located hostels! Stay in Temple Bar House in Dublin or Quay Street Hostel in Galway for unbeatable location!

FREE breakfast, FREE walking tours, FREE maps, FREE linen, FREE wifi, FREE tour booking, FREE smiles and much much more! 

Stay right here - Barnacles hostels!

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Essential viewing before you get to Ireland! :)





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Barnacles - best located hostels! We are located right in the heart of city centre in both destinations – in the Temple Bar in Dublin and right on the Quay street in Galway.

FREE breakfast

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FREE maps

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Daily pub crawl

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Dublin Events this May - book Barnacles Temple Bar House to be in the heart of action

Hi guys


Just a little heads up on some of the amazing events in Dublin this month!


Dublin Gay Theatre Festival is on right now, until the 20th of May
It is the biggest European festival of this kind, with performances from weird to wonderful and back :)

For something completely different, head to the Dublin Dance Festival, starting tomorrow 11th of May, until 26th. It promises to be spectacular and completely mind blowing! 

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Don't forget, you get 10% discount when booking both hostels, so book our sister property, hostel in Galway as well!

Tuesday Madness!!! Get a bed for €5 in both Barnacles Temple Bar or Barnacles Quay Street!!! Crazy!!!

Only €5 for a bed on Tuesday in either Barnacles Temple Bar or Barnacles Quay Street!

Yes, we have gone completely bonkers! €5 Tuesday is back!

How do you get this amazing rate you ask? Simples! 

Mention this promo when booking, and your Tuesday rate will magically become €5!!!! You still get same amazing service, free breakfast, WIFI, and smiles :)

Remember - 2 nights minimum stay, not valid for Bank holidays or special events. 

See ya soon!!!

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