In the heart of the entertainment district, Glendalough International Youth Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with a garden, arcade/game room and laundry facilities. With communal kitchens and daily housekeeping, previous guests have praised this hostel for its convenient amenities.
The Lodge, Laragh, Glendalough, County Wicklow, A98F576
What's nearby
St. Kevin's Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Glendalough Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Glendalough Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Glendalough Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
The Wicklow Way - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Dublin Airport (DUB) - 75 min drive
Rathdrum Station - 25 min drive
Wicklow Kilcoole Station - 29 min drive
Dublin Greystones Station - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's Bar & Bistro - 5 min walk
Lynham's of Laragh - 3 min drive
The Heather Restaurant - 2 min drive
Glendalough Green - 3 min drive
Byrne & Woods - 11 min drive
About this property
Glendalough International Youth Hostel
Located in the entertainment district, Glendalough International Youth Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Glendalough.
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 2:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Picnic area
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Raised toilet seat
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 5.00 to 9.00 for adults, and EUR 5.00 to 9.00 for children
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Glendalough International Youth
Glendalough International Youth
Glendalough International Youth Hostel Glendalough
Glendalough International Youth Hostel Glendalough
International Youth Hostel
International Youth
Glendalough Youth
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Glendalough International Youth Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Glendalough International Youth Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Glendalough International Youth Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Glendalough International Youth Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Glendalough International Youth Hostel and nearby?
Glendalough International Youth Hostel has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Glendalough International Youth Hostel like?
Glendalough International Youth Hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Wicklow Mountains National Park and 4 minutes' walk from Glendalough Tower.
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Reviews
Glendalough International Youth Hostel Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
7.8
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Good
Jan 31, 2017
Auberge à rénover
Manque de modernité dans les chambres: pas de casiers individuels, seulement 2 prises dans la chambres, lits peu confortables. Petit-déjeuner avec très peu de choix.
Verified traveler
8/10 Very good
Nov 23, 2019
The area was beautiful and the few staff we encountered were courteous. The bunkroom we stayed in had dirty blue pillowcases, fitted sheets, and duvets. This is a shared room hostel which is a great way to meet people from around the world. The wifi was so weak we had to either sit at reception or not have access. Just like any other hostel, you rent towels and strip your own beds of the white linens you place there prior to sleep. The building wasn't well maintained and there was no sound limit enforced after a respectable time. This is a good hostel for maybe those in their 20's or older and travels regular ly. The price for 2 beds was an average rate we could have paid at another hotel but wouldn't have had the convenience to the hiking trails. Regardless, we wouldn't stay again. It was OKAY, not great, but doable. Recommend for young people or the regukar backpacker/hiker who doesn't expect regular niceties. Better than roughing it by being sheltered and having toilet/shower access. You can do laundry at €5/wash & €5/dry, so €10/load. No thanks!!!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2019
Es war ein sehr schönes Hostel und sehr toll gelegen. Die Mitarbeiter waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Helga
Helga, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2019
perfect as youth hostel; convivial, gentle; we have seen reindeer int the garden; our daughter was so happy
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 14, 2019
Not acceptable
Bedsheets mehrfach genutzt
Kitchen Facilities unterster Standard
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2019
Die Lage ist super, perfekt um Wanderungen in den Wicklow Mountains zu planen. Das Frühstück lässt zu wünschen übrig. Nächstes mal würde ich dem convenience store einen Ort weiter bevorzugen.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 31, 2019
No lockers. Hard bed.No lockers. Hard bed.No lockers. Hard bed.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 25, 2019
Nickel and Dime Everything
Stayed in a room as a family of 5. I'll admit that this is the first time I have stayed in a hostel but it wasn't something we will do again. Room was small, only 1 outlet in the room for 5. No towels in the room, had to pay extra for towels. No wifi as mentioned, except in the lobby - so the lobby was full of students. The wife definitely wasn't happy. The place reminded me of an airline, where everything was nickel and dimed. Next time, just stay in someplace nicer.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 3, 2018
Overall o.k.
Overall it was ok, staff friendly.
Beds were quite hard and when I complained about the shower that stayed cold, there was no compensation.
Later another room was offered because heating in mine wasn’t working. That was a nice gesture.
Maaike
Maaike, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 17, 2018
Well placed for Glendalough lakes
Amazingly quiet for a youth hostel-surprising but just what I needed!Was lucky with the weather short walk to local hotel bistro and the park lakes etc.Easy to find.Twin room was fine good shower.
Roshni
Roshni, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 20, 2018
The only Hostel in Glendalough
I had a really nice time in Glebdalough international youth hostel. Though breakfast is very expensive. For that price you‘d better go to a restaurant. But wait, there is none, no supermarket as well. So that’s what they are calculate with.
But the couch area is very comfy there.
Becks
Becks, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 10, 2018
Proche des départs de randonnée du site de Glendalough et surtout très calme.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 7, 2018
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 5, 2018
Tolle Umgebung
Wir haben das Hostel auf unserem Rückweg nach Dublin für eine Zwischenübernachtung genutzt. Ausgesprochen schöne Umgebung.
In unserem Zimmer gab es leider eine extreme Geruchsbelästigung durch die Abflüsse im Bad, die sich auch durch Schliessen der Tür nicht vermeiden ließen. Ansonsten nettes Team, Frühstück günstig und gut.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2018
Clean and Comfortable
We stayed in one of the twin rooms with ensuite. While the room is quite small, it was very clean and the bathroom was spotless. The kitchen and dining facilities are very good and well stocked with crockery and cutlery. A basic breakfast is offered for a small charge. Nice little touches which we didn't expect in a youth hostel included an additional mirror in the bedroom, a light over the bathroom mirror, excellent shower, chilled water in the kitchen and friendly hosts. Best of all is the location - right next to the Monastery and about 10 minutes walk from the lower lake.
Lynne
Lynne, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 1, 2018
Good stay for visiting the wicklow mountains. Clean and well located
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2018
So clean with a fantastic setting! Loved it
We had a car so we could travel to other hiking regions and for other eating spots but we loved this place. Quaint, very clean, sunny, lovely. Only thing was no wifi in rooms.
Lori and Jeff
Lori and Jeff, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2017
Casilda
Casilda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 4, 2017
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2017
we had a nice time there. it's located perfectly, the breakfast wasn't include which it could be... but it was very good though... room was nice too, stuff was nice, perfect stay for little money. also child friendly
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 21, 2017
Nice hostel, nice people, appropriate bedrooms and equipments
FLIPO
FLIPO, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2017
Beautiful town
The people are helpful and friendly. The room was good for a family of five. The wifi didn't work in the rooms, had to go to the lobby. The building looked in need of some up keep. The bathroom was a little dirty. We still enjoyed ourselves! Would stay again, after all it is a hostel!
shawntel
shawntel, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 25, 2017
Good Location
It's a good hostel in a very good location. The room for 4 that we stayed in needed and needs a good cleaning, also the shower pressure was bad. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 10, 2017
Trop cher pour le confort proposé
Assez conviviale mais le rapport qualité prix n'est pas à la hauteur. Confort rudimentaire, obligé de faire son lit, pas de serviette comprise dans le prix. Dommage car le concept d'une cuisine à disposition est un plus. Une bonne auberge de jeunesse. Sinon surperbe endroit à visiter avec de très beaux paysages