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 private 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 1.2 mi of the hostel. The surrounding hills and lakes are ideal for walking. Bike rental is available in Laragh, just 1.2 mi from the property. The beaches at Wicklow Town are approximately 12 mi 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 in particular 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 twin 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
7.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Keri
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice spot, in a more rural area. Great access to nearby hiking. Comfortable beds, not too busy (likely due to time of year).
  • Felix
    Ireland Ireland
    The whole stay was just great. I was able to check in a bit early, everything was super clean and the staff were super nice.
  • Exploringgaia
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely historical building. Stayed in a dorm. Comfortable, clean, bunk beds. Perfect location for hiking locally, lots of hikes literally out the front door. Brilliant kitchen for cooking. Lovely lounging areas, plenty of nooks and crannies with...

Area info

Amenities of Glendalough International Youth Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised 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 2:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's 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
Must-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 people or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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

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

  • Check-in at Glendalough International Youth Hostel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

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

    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Walking tours

  • The prices at Glendalough International Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.