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Discover Nature with An Óige.

Accommodation and Activities for the Young and Young at Heart

Glendalough Hostel, Wicklow

EXPLORE THE WICKLOW WAY

Located on the fourth stop on the famous Wicklow Way walk – this  all en-suite hostel is a very popular hostel. The hostel is set in a wooded valley amid spectacular countryside ideal for fishing, rock climbing, pony trekking and hiking around Glendalough.


We offer a friendly welcome and comfortable hostel accommodation for people seeking to get away from it all and discover Ireland's natural beauty.


A range of rooms to suit all, including, ensuite double rooms, family rooms with private bathroom and dorms. Breakfast available, full self-catering kitchen, large dining room, garden, sitting room and games room.

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Glendalough Hostel

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One of the cheaper spots to stay along the Wicklow Way and still great quality. Rooms are spacious, bed was comfy & the place is quiet at night which is nice for a hostel. Right in the heart of Glendalough and great access to nature walks etc. The staff are friendly and helpful and having access to a kitchen is great.

Stan from Dublin (May 2023)

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Very popular hostel with trails within walking distance. Well equipped kitchen. The garden is also nice to relax.

Marie from Frankfurt (May 2023)

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The staff are friendly. The kitchen is a big space which is very useful for cooking. There is chess and connect 4 and a pool table. This is why could be good if you are bored. The hostel is beside a hiking trail with plenty of different routes.

Emma from Miami (April 2023)

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The best thing about this hostel is its location. Only a stone's throw away from the Upper Lake, it is easy to get around without having any need to drive somewhere. The facilities were good and what you would expect from a hostel, with clean shower and bathroom facility.

Eve from Dublin (April 2023)

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Very helpful staff. Great for the budget and the location was very central and near where I was hiking.

Jonathan from Offaly (December 2022)

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Glendalough hostel is one of the best hostels I have stayed in. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The only bad thing was how cold it was in our room so best to pack an extra blanket or two. Otherwise, it was perfect and had everything you could need.

Lily-Rose from Dublin (November 2022)

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Good hostel with everything you need. Parking available. Big main area to hang out. Toilets/Showers in dorm as well as in the reception area. Breakfast for €8.

Ali from Munich (October 2022)

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Spent a night here with 2 friends and was very accommodating for our stay, even with us coming back late from being outside. Staff very friendly and easy-going and rooms in the best condition I've ever seen of a hostel. The only reason it would fall short of 5 stars was that the breakfast was poor despite costing €7 per person.

Eoghan from Dublin (July 2022)

ABOUT US

An Óige is the Irish Youth Hostel Association. Since our inception in 1931, we have been providing safe, affordable accommodation and travel experiences to those travelling Ireland as backpackers, groups, or families. We are a non-profit organsiation, part of a worldwide network of national organisations belonging to the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF). This entire network, known as Hostelling International, offers more than 3,000 hostels in over 60 countries. 


Being a member of An Óige gives you membership of Hostelling International, and access to discounts of hostel accommodation, both here and abroad. Check out more about how to become a member and the benefits of that on our membership page. 


We also run a number of programmes for youth groups and schools, to help them to get access to nature and great accommodation. If you are interested in organising activities in nature, culture and history for your group, and to stay with us, please get in touch with us to find out more. 


As an example, we work with Gaisce – The President’s Award to help schools organise their Bronze Adventure Journey through our hostels in the Wicklow mountains. As the leading youth hostel organisation in Ireland, An Óige has received high recommendations from numerous travel groups and websites such as Outsider MagazineRough Guides, and Fáilte Ireland.

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EXPLORE NATURE WITH US

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The Lodge, Sevenchurches, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland A98F576



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Email: glendalough@anoige.ie


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