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Knockree Hostel (An Óige)
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The house
Knockree hostel is a restored 18th-century farmhouse on the slope of the Glencree valley, about seven and a half kilometres from Enniskerry, run by An Óige, the Irish youth hostel network. The Wicklow Way, Ireland's best-known walking trail, crosses its land, and the Crone Woods and Maulin route passes the door.
The rooms
There are shared dormitories, private rooms, family rooms and a glamping area. It has a shared kitchen, a lounge, a dining room, a ping-pong table and a drying room for boots and wet clothes, something you will be glad of in Wicklow. Wifi reaches the common areas and parking is free.
Getting there
By car, along the Glencree road. Without a car: bus 44 to Enniskerry or DART to Bray, then the L15 bus to Enniskerry golf club and a 40-minute walk; with luggage, An Óige advises a taxi from Bray or Enniskerry. Check-in from 14:30 and check-out at 10:00.
Practical details
- Phone
- +353 1 276 7981
- [email protected]
- Check-in
- From 14:30
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
Facilities
- Kitchen
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi
- Family rooms
Tips
- For walkers It is the place to start or break a stage of the Wicklow Way.
- Bring food Shop in Enniskerry or Bray before going up and use the shared kitchen.
Frequently asked questions
Does it have private rooms?
Yes, as well as dormitories and family rooms.
Can I get there by public transport?
Yes, with the L15 bus from Bray or Enniskerry and a walk of about 40 minutes.
Is there parking?
Yes, free.
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