Glendaloch International Hostel

The Lodge, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
Tel: +353-(0)404-45342 | Fax: +353-404-45690 E: glendaloughyh@ireland.com

Mark Killeen

This 5-star country youth hostel in Wicklow is a modern building with all ensuite rooms. It is bright and clean, and is by far the best budget option for accommodation when choosing to stay in Glendalough. It has a well equipped kitchen that is available for self-catering, and meals are also available at reasonable prices. Bed linen is included in the price, and the hostels features include 2 conference rooms (ideal for groups) and plenty of parking. Our Glendalough Youth Hostel is also wheelchair friendly.

Looking for our adventure activities in Wicklow?

We can also offer adventure activities in Wicklow such as team tasks, archery, mountain biking, orienteering, survival training and much more for groups in conjunction with EcoAdventure Ireland on our hostel grounds in Glendalough or our sister hostel in Knockree. Please visit www.ecoadventureireland.ie for more details.

Why not visit our new 5 star Knockree Youth Hostel after your stay in Glendaloch?Situated along the Wicklow Way and only approx 25 minutes drive from Glendalough, this is the ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts.

Road/Car: Follow the signs for Glendalough Monastic Settlement. The Glendalough Hostel is on the road to the upper lake.

Bus: St. Kevin's Bus: 01-2818119. (10% discount to An Óige/Hostelling International members). Dublin-Glendalough 11.30 and 18.00 (from St. Stephen's Green, Dublin City Centre).

Rail: Rathdrum 13km

From Dublin Airport to Glendalough Hostel:

• At Airport Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the M1 (signposted Dublin). Leave the M1 at junction 3, then at roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the M50 (signposted M50 Southbound).
• Continue forward onto the M11 (signposted Wexford). Continue forward onto the N11. Branch left, then at roundabout take the 4th exit onto the R755.
• Continue forward onto the R755 Entering Roundwood. Bear right onto the R755 Entering Annamoe.
• Continue forward onto the R755 Entering Laragh. Bear right onto the R756 (signposted Glendalough). Branch left onto the R757. You will need to follow thw signs for the Monastic Settlement-our Glendaloch Youth Hostel is on the road to the Upper Lake.

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Glendalough is a historic site, whose Gaelic name translates to “valley of the two lakes. It consists of the 6th-century monastery founded by St. Kevin and the famous round tower, standing 112 feet high with a base measuring 52 feet in circumference.

Use your Hostelling International Membership card to receive discounts in the following attractions in the area:

1.  Avondale House & Forest Park

2.  Glendalough Visitor Centre

3.  Greenan Farm Museum and Maze

4.  Mount Usher Gardens

5.  St Kevin's Coaches

Lynham's Laragh Inn, Laragh, Co. Wicklow: Internationally famous rendezvous- family orientated, traditional restaurant - "Olde Worlde" feature ceili house bar. Good food, drink and eclectic ambience in Irish setting.
Tel: 0404 45345

The Wicklow Heather: This is a traditional Irish Restaurant with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. A full menu is served from 9.00-21.30 daily. Tel: 0404 45157

Glendalough Hotel: Bar food served - max. capacity 200 people.There is live entertainment most Saturday nights offering a good mixture of music.

• Light continental breakfast @ €4.00pp (cereal, juice, bread & tea/coffee)
• Healthy breakfast (cereal, fresh fruit salad, yogurt, 2 croissants, juice, tea/coffee, jam) @ €7.00 pp
• Full Irish Breakfast @ €8.00 pp
• Packed lunch @ €6.50 pp (sandwich, drink, fruit, cake & crisps)
• Children's menu @ €7.00 pp (burger/chips or chicken nuggets/chips or pasta dish & squash)
• Premium dinner @ €14.00 pp (2 course-main course, starter or dessert, tea/coffee)

Please note that dinner is only available for groups on request. Dinner for individuals is available locally.

Breakfast is available at the hostel however for individual travellers as well as groups