Ratings based on 35 Verified Reviews
3.5 Room cleanliness
3.9 Service & staff
3.2 Room comfort
3.2 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Nov 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!!!
by A verified traveler
Posted 22 Jul 2019 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 31 Mar 2019
No lockers. Hard bed.No lockers. Hard bed.No lockers. Hard bed.
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Apr 2019 by GYH, Hotel Management
Thank you for your review,
We are sorry that we did not meet your expectations.
GYH
by A verified traveler
Nickel and Dime Everything
Posted 25 Mar 2019 on HotelsStayed 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.
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Apr 2019 by GYH, Hotel Management
Thank you for taking the time to review us.
We are sorry we did not meet your expectations.
by A verified traveler
Overall o.k.
Posted 3 Dec 2018 on HotelsOverall 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.
by A verified traveler
Well placed for Glendalough lakes
Posted 17 Oct 2018 on HotelsAmazingly 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.
Comment from Hotel Management
26 Nov 2018 by Trish, Hotel Management
Thank you for your positive feedback.
Kind Regards
Trish
by A verified traveler
Posted 7 Aug 2018 on Hotels
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Australia
Clean and Comfortable
Posted 21 Jul 2018We 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.
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Jul 2018 by Trish, Hotel Management
Thank you for your positive feedback, We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely stay.
Regards
Trish
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Canadian
So clean with a fantastic setting! Loved it
Posted 10 Apr 2018We 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.
by shawntel
Beautiful town
Posted 4 Aug 2017 on HotelsThe 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!
