Glendalough International Youth Hostel is set in beautiful Glendalough, surrounded by its pretty countryside and at the foot of Camaderry Mountain. With free WiFi, it is surrounded by gardens and features a shared kitchen, lounge and terrace. The Glendalough offers both dormitory rooms and private rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Bed linen is included. In the mornings, the hostel serves continental breakfast, available for an extra cost. The options include a selection of cereals, toast, fruit juice, and hot drinks. Full Irish breakfasts are also available upon request and at an extra charge. Guests can enjoy drinks and evening meals in the restaurant, which is just 5 minutes' walk away. Shops, bars and restaurants can be found within 2 km of the hostel. The surrounding hills and lakes are ideal for walking. Bike rental is available in Laragh, just 2 km from the property. The beaches at Wicklow Town are approximately 20 km from the hostel. Dublin can be reached in 50 minutes by car. Horse riding is available in Annamoe, which is less than 10 minutes' drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.6
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Burnside
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Decent sized carpark.The cost.The surroundings. The views. The staff. The atmosphere. The facilities are all great. Very pleased. Pleasant communal areas. Everything was clean, tidy and functional. I got exactly what I needed...
  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    Clean and full of character. Facilities were in great condition.
  • Robert
    Ireland Ireland
    Location amazing. Staff friendly and helpful. Bed comfortable, nice spacious dorms.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Glendalough International Youth Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Glendalough International Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:30 to 21:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Discover Cash Glendalough International Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booked in advance, evening meals are also available when there is a group of 30 or more people.

When booking for 8 persons or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Glendalough International Youth Hostel

  • The prices at Glendalough International Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Glendalough International Youth Hostel is 1.4 miles from the centre of Laragh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Glendalough International Youth Hostel is from 14:30, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Glendalough International Youth Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Walking tours