Find Family-Friendly Hotels in Glendalough

The village and visitor centre area, near Glendalough's monastic site and its stunning Upper and Lower Lakes, is the top choice for families. This prime location offers unparalleled access to the main sights and captivating walking trails, ensuring a convenient and enriching experience for all ages.


For families seeking comfort and convenience, this area boasts a selection of hotels and guesthouses designed with family-friendly amenities in mind. The Glendalough Hotel, in particular, comes highly recommended, offering amenities such as free cribs and family rooms, making it an ideal base for your adventures.

Travellers can find great deals on family-friendly Glendalough hotels from £64 with Expedia. You may find hotels in Glendalough that let kids stay for free, which can help you save. There are plenty of factors that can impact the price of family hotels, including location, amenities and the time of year. Sort Glendalough hotels on Expedia by price to see our cheapest prices first.

The Glendalough Hotel, a lovely 3-star establishment, truly understands the needs of families, offering complimentary cribs and even a travel crib for the little ones, making your stay as convenient as possible. You'll find it located amidst the breathtaking mountains, providing stunning mountain views right from your window. For those seeking a bit of adventure, mountain biking is readily available nearby, and to kickstart your day, a delicious buffet breakfast is included free of charge.

The Glendalough Hotel is a charming 3-star option that comes highly recommended by families, boasting a solid review rating of 8.0. For those with little ones, you'll be pleased to know that a travel cot is provided free of charge, ensuring a comfortable stay for even the youngest adventurers. This hotel truly embraces its stunning surroundings, with many rooms offering magnificent mountain views, and the opportunity for mountain biking right on its doorstep. To kick off your day of exploration, a delicious buffet breakfast is included, and travellers frequently rave about the "delicious" food and "fantastic, helpful" staff.

Glendalough, in County Wicklow, offers an array of family-friendly activities, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a blend of nature, history, and gentle adventure. The monastic site, with its iconic Round Tower and ancient ruins, provides a captivating glimpse into Ireland's past, great for a cultural stop that even younger children can appreciate.


For families with younger children, the Lake Walk around the upper and lower lakes is a fantastic choice. This scenic, relatively flat path is often suitable for strollers, allowing everyone to enjoy the stunning natural beauty. The valley's abundant wildlife, from ducks to various birds, also offers opportunities for kids to connect with nature, and a picnic by the lakes makes for a delightful open-air experience.


Older children, or those seeking a bit more adventure, might enjoy the more strenuous Spinc Walk or the Miners Road Walk. Alternatively, the Poulanass waterfall and St. Kevin's Cell route offers a shorter but steeper climb, adding an exciting element to the day. The Glendalough National Park also offers educational nature walks, providing an engaging way for both adults and children to learn about the local environment.


For a simple yet fulfilling family plan, consider starting with a visit to the monastic site, followed by a leisurely lake loop, and concluding with a picnic amidst the breathtaking scenery.

The Glendalough Hotel, a charming 3-star establishment, is a fantastic option for families, especially those with little ones, offering a free crib and travel cot for your convenience. Nestled amidst breathtaking mountain views, it's great for active families who enjoy exploring, with mountain biking available nearby. Start your day right with a complimentary buffet breakfast – a real treat before a day of adventure. Our guests consistently praise its beautiful location, fantastic and helpful staff, and delicious food, giving it a solid review rating of 8.0.


For families seeking a more budget-friendly yet still welcoming option, Glendalough International Youth Hostel is another consideration, also providing a free crib for the youngest travellers.

The Glendalough Hotel is a delightful 3-star option, superb for families. They offer a complimentary crib, ensuring even the youngest travellers are comfortable, and boast stunning mountain views right from the hotel. If you're feeling adventurous, mountain biking is available nearby, and the mountains themselves are a magnificent backdrop to your stay. To start your day right, a free buffet breakfast is included, and our customers frequently praise the beautiful location, fantastic and helpful staff, and delicious food, contributing to its solid review rating of 8.0.


For those seeking a more budget-friendly stay, the Glendalough International Youth Hostel also caters to families by providing a free crib.

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