Location: Lacken House
Knockree (near Enniskerry)
County Wicklow
Knockree Hostel (a Wicklow Way Hostel)
is situated right on the Wicklow Way. It
commands superb views of Glencree and
the mountains.
Phone: (+) 353 (0)1 276 7981
Fax: (+) 353 (0)1 2767996
Managers: Andy Hyland
Website: https://anoige.ie/knockree-youth-hostel/
Email: knockree@anoige.ie
Opening Dates:
open all day
Check-in Time: after 5 p.m.
Directions:
Road/Car:
Travel through Enniskerry up the Glencree Rd for approx. 2 miles. Then follow the hostel signs. Take your first left. Then take the following left to the hostel. When you turn continue straight ahead for approx 1 mile until you reach our Knockree hostel on your right hand side. We have full car parking facilities at the back of the hostel.
Bus:
Take 185 Bus from Bray Dart station. Stay on the bus until you reach the last stop called “Shop River" on the Glencree Rd. After alighting, continue by foot and follow signs to the Knockree hostel or as per the directions above. (It is a 40 minute walk).
Coach:
Same directions as above. ***Please note due to the rural setting and narrow roads in this area only 29/30 seater coaches will be able to travel to this hostel. Strictly no larger coaches will fit down these roads**These smaller coaches can park on the hostel grounds behind the building.
.Amenities:
-superb location at the bottom of Knockree, overlooking the Glencree Mountains
-Wicklow Way passes through the hostel
grounds
-top-rated five-star hostel
-ensuite rooms
-family rooms
-conference room
-enjoy local golf courses
-linen provided
-Internet
-drying room
-television room
-picnic terrace
-restaurant (dinner for groups)
-self-catering kitchen
-full car and coach parking
-fully wheelchair accessible
-all rooms have a spectacular view
-breakfast and packed lunch may be ordered in advance
-assortment of books available for
reading
Things To Do:
-explore Powerscourt
-visit Glencree Reconciliation Centre
-visit the German War Cemetery
-walk the Wicklow Way
-Glen of the Dargle nearby
-visit Russborough House
-visit Muckross House, Gardens, and
Traditional Farms
-visit Wicklow’s Historic Gaol
-visit National Sealife Centre
-visit local restaurants and pubs
in Enniskerry village (last stop for food
before hostel).
-enjoy biking
-enjoy fishing
-enjoy gorge walking
-enjoy Clara Lara Fun Park