Snoozles Tourist Hostel

Ireland , County Galway
galway, Forster Street Galwayco Galway Gaillimh Ireland
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6/10

Pleasant

10 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

It got 5 for girls at reception and others but it was a place to sleep at best

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2020

Francis

Stay was ok, nowhere to put your bag ,had to put behind desk untill i came back, breakfast was nice, overall would come again.

Self

2/10

Poor

19 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

The hostel is lovely and very quirky, we had a lovely staff member explain everything to us the first night. The room was perfect and in the best

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Great service and friendly staff. We had a leak in our room, and the staff quickly found us an alternate room and were very apologetic.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Great great location, although noisy. Friendly staff. Decent room. I stayed o. The private one.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2019

Kim Carlos John

Okay

hostel is okay for solo or backpacking. Literally, just outside the main street. Very accessible to restaurants and transport. Couldn't complain anything coz its cheap... I get what I paid for.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Very welcoming front desk :) Great location to stay!

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

27 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Do not stay here if you value your sleep. My husband and i booked a private double room, which was at the front of the building. The hostel is in the Latin Quarter, which means a raging party directly outside the room every nught until 4am. Obviously there is no AC, so in summer you have to keep the window open to avoid suffocating to death. Earplugs can only go so far. I barely slept for 3 days. Also, the hostel is very full of other guests, so using the kitchen facilities isn't easy, and breakfast (which is bread, cereal, and tinned fruit, nothing else), is always crowded. The room is also incredibly small, even by European standards. There was nowhere to put anything except the window ledge, so we were on top of each other any time we were in there. The bathroom is also little more than a closet. The shower operates only by pushing a button, which gives you 30 seconds of water, so you have to keep pushing it. And it was the most expensive accommodation during our entire 20 day trip. Really not worth it. Spend your money elsewhere.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2019

Clodagh

Great histel

Great city and great hostel

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2019

Verified traveler

Great location but noisy.

Great location and friendly staff. On very busy, noisy street. They actually give free earplugs. I would ask for a back room if I stayed there again.

2/10

Poor

23 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The pics of the property are NOT a true representation. While the night staff (Hugo) was helpful and accommodating, the property is in need of upgrades to compare to the pictures posted as representation. While I did opt for a ‘mix dorm’, I would have been the only female (let alone a mid-aged female) in the dorm. There was a drunk young man laying across the bunk that was supposed to be mine. Hugo put me into a ‘single’ room. It was the window facing Quay Bar....needless to say, I did not sleep until after 4:00am. (After traveling for 16 hours)
I turned in the door card the next morning and the young man at the bar seemed surprised that I wasn’t staying the full booking. His reply: ‘Well, you won’t be refunded.’
It was well worth the $100 I lost to NOT stay there!!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

I had an excellent stay here (2 nights) as a solo traveler. The location is awesome, within about 10 minutes walking of the downtown Galway area, but also near tons of restaurants and pubs. The bed was surprisingly comfortable, the location quiet (they provided ear plugs), and there was even an attached bathroom and shower in the room which were separated so one person could use each at a time. I had a mixed room, and there actually was a mix of genders, which is always a relief. The kitchen is spacious, with a microwave and even refrigerators and cubbies you can use to store food for longer periods of time. Breakfast in the morning was basic--coffee, toast, cereal--but I enjoyed the community of a bunch of people hanging out there together. A downstairs lounge area with a TV and two computers was also a nice place to hang out for a few hours while I was trying to kill some time. I think this is a great hostel for solo travelers, and people staying at a hostel for longer periods of time. The staff was very friendly, too, which I think is a plus. I highly recommend this hostel; it's probably one of the best ones I've stayed at.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The rooms are very small, no wifi in rooms, bathroom also small...

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Very comfortable hostel budget . Close to all amenities

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2018

Loren

Overall great experience- the hostels name has changed though and that was a little confusing.
The shower also was an experience in itself, but overall it was a great hostel with a great location! Would go back

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Great place to stay, great location, very clean and good variety for breakfast.

Would stay here again.

Family

4/10

Poor

19 Nov 2018

Mary

Would not recommend as there was musoc blaring all night from a pub next door and found it very difficult to get any sleep. The room was like a matchbox and the shower was the smallest ive ever seen. Very dissapointing.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2018

Kristi

Location was perfect, from driving in, parking location, day walks and night entertainment. Facility was fairly clean floor in room needed cleaning. Bedding and towels well used.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2018

Rianne

10/10 recommend the private room for couples

My boyfriend and I stayed here for one night in a private room overlooking the Main Street and we had a great time! I loved the location and would definitely stay again. Just be aware that it is right next to the bars and shops so it might be noisy depending on what side of the hostel you’re on. We closed our window and had no trouble sleeping.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2018

Pascale

Great place to stay for a value price

It was amazing and the staff was so helpful and nice. the room was clean and quiet. the location is accessible and right in the middle of a busy street without it being noisy. beds are comfortable and i simply loved the hostel.
the room was very small though.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

The location was perfect! Staff was very helpful too.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Good value

Good value for money, great location - would book again

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Very well located but very noisy... inside !

In the heart of Galway. Well organized.
Be aware people are partying in the kitchen until midnight and passing by the hotel being very loud.

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2017

Bobby

Great location, walking distance easy for Galway

I enjoyed Galway, easy walk to anywhere you want to go, friendly people, I didn't ride the local bus.

2/10

Poor

10 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

AVOID THIS PLACE LIKE THE PLAGUE!

First off, its filthy. The shower clogged and it took a while to get someone to fix it. The plumbing was bad. The beds are awful, the sheets are terrible. One pillow which was like a cardboard sleeve. My card was charged twice. This place is awful. Loud noise keeps you up at night always.

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2016

Justin

Decent Value, but noisy

Great location in the main social area of Galway. Hostel was clean and as described. Be prepared for some noise given its proximity to the main street including people and street cleaners in the early morning.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Great Place for a party.

Honestly the place was great was just really quite loud it's right in the Latin quarter and it's a great area. But it was recycle day so loud first thing in the morning also. Also I couldn't use the plug in my bunk because the bar stopped the cord from going down. Luckily there wasn't someone in the bunk above so I could use that outlet. Was really clean.

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Excellent location and great value for money!

We had a great time at Barnacles and were surprised by the range of travellers we encountered ; school groups, families, older couples and young travellers. Check in was an easy process, although located right in the heart of Galway's main tourist area we slept comfortably and were not disturbed. We felt safe at all times and loved the convenient location. Staff were exceptional when I realised I had left my passport behind (rookie error!) They made every effort to contact me and then posted my documents to my next accommodation express postage. I cant thank you enough Barnacle's team.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2016

Renee

Great place to stay even if you aren't quite a you

This was our first Hostel experience, we would certainly stay here again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2016

Stephanie

Amazing City Stay

Absolutely lovely! Out of all of my stays so far this one I would have to say is the best! Great people (Adam!), great service, great value! There was so much to do I'm sad we were only able to stay two nights! There was so much more to do and see, so when I return to Ireland, I know exactly where I will be staying! Thank you so much!

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

good location

the quadraple we have is quite clamp
room facing to the main road very noisy at night when there is pub crawler at restaurant opposite us.
location of hotel is fantastic
helpful front desk

not recommend for 4person with big luggage in quadruple, you are hardly able to open 2 bags at a time.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2016

Noel

Towels on stairs .....?????

Family

2/10

Poor

04 Jun 2016

Mary

Don't go there...

I did not stay. It was horrible. The front desk people were great. The room was unlivable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2016

Kailee

Excellent hostel in the middle of it all

Had all the amenities, every bed had its own light and plug in, helpful staff and funky vibe.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2016

Sandra

Enjoyable mother/daughter stay

Very little contact with staff as stay was overnight,(01.01.2016) - dreadful night weather-wise:However, initial welcome and any questions answered efficiently and in a very friendly manner. Mother and daughter trip so the 'bunk bed' twin room was a funny novelty! Compact, clean and comfortable with private shower. Cannot comment on breakfast as larger Irish option available in Riordon's (across the road) - also terrific value. Only negative - small one - carpet a little 'tired'.

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2015

Verified traveler

Excellant rooms. Perfect location for a weekend away. On main street.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2015

John

Fantastic

Fantastic

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Oct 2015

Joseph

Quick stopover

It's basic but a decent price for a bed for a night in the middle of town

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2015

Sean

Great location

Clean, friendly and in a great location. Enjoyed the time here bed was a little firm but that's being picky.

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2015

Niall

Excellent craic!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2015

Rune

It's not luxury, but for the price it was as expected.
The location was great, and the service was really nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Pleasantly surprised this American solo traveler!

I'm an American solo traveler and I had some trepidation about staying in a hostel, but Barnacles exceeded my expectations. I had a single room with a private bath and that was perfect for my short-term stay. The room had a bed, wardrobe, and chair. The bed was wide & comfy and the comforter was clean and warm during the rainy night. The bath was very spacious with fairly good lighting. American guests should know that the shower spray is timed. If you need more water, you need to keep pushing the button. Very clever water conservation!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Two kisses

Possibly the best place to get black out drunk and still wake up in your bed in the morning.

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2015

Davy

Great Location in Galway

Traveling with my daughter and we stumbled upon Barnacles. The location is fantastic--right on Shop Street--and the facilities are clean and comfortable. The staff is attentive and helpful and the continental breakfast was appreciated. This is a great place to stay and make new friends and memories!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

It worked!

Right in the middle of the action.
Kind of loud but it was great for what we needed.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2014

mau

Brilliant

We enjoyed our stay at Barnacles. A relaxed and fun place with great staff . Situated close to pubs shop s and restaurants but not noisy in room. Would happily recommend.

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2014

Kory

Awesome location

This place is right in the middle of where you want to be. Really fun area.

4/10

Poor

03 Mar 2014

lanemm

Great location but don't expect much

The location couldn't be better (right around all the pubs, restaurants in the town center) and the people were nice. But otherwise, don't expect much: shower was lukewarm at best (most of the time just cold), our double room was very small (just one bed: we couldn't even be up at the same time), quite cold and poorly insulated.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2014

Roman

Close to all must go places

It was very good.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2014

Hannah

Very helpful for young travelers

I had a great time staying at the Barnacle- Galway! It was close to everything I wanted to do, they were welcoming and helpful with our itinerary which mostly consisted of shopping and pub crawls. Great craic! Will stay there again next time.

Family