Located in Glendalough, Glendalough International Youth Hostel is in the entertainment district and in a national park. The Wicklow Way and Druids Glen Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wicklow Mountains National Park and Lower Lake. Clara Lara Funpark and Greenan Farm Museum and Maze are also worth visiting.
A garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Glendalough International Youth Hostel. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and luggage storage
A vending machine
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers
Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Daily local cuisine breakfast available for a fee: EUR 5 to 9 for adults and EUR 5 to 9 for children
Things to do
Arcade/game room
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
2 floors
Building
Room amenities
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately EUR 5.00 to 9.00 for adults and from EUR 5.00 to 9.00 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is 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
Is Glendalough International Youth Hostel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Glendalough International Youth Hostel?
This hostel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Glendalough International Youth Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Glendalough International Youth Hostel?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Glendalough International Youth Hostel located?
Situated in a national park, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Glendalough Tower and Wicklow Mountains National Park. Round Tower and Glendalough Cathedral are also within 5 minutes.
Glendalough International Youth Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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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 traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
6/10 Okay
Maaike
3 Dec 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.
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.
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.
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
shawntel
4 Aug 2017
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
25 Jul 2017
Liked: Staff & service
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.
It was ok .Cheap and cheerful . Just €53 between two of us for the nite . doors banging and the worst shower i have ever experienced . /but you get what you pay for i suppose . Overall it was acceptable for the rate.
David
6/10 Okay
Tricia
10 Apr 2017
Disliked: Room comfort
Perfect location, but compromise from a hotel.
We stayed one night and shared the facility with about 75 girl and boy scouts. They pretty much owned the place which made it hard to sleep with them running up and down the halls and knocking on our door. They ran out of food for breakfast, too. Great location, but if you can afford it, I would stay elsewhere. The beds are really hard if new and really saggy if ild. We had some of each. No soap even to wash your hands in the ensuite bathroom.