Christmas & New Year Breaks at The Glendalough Hotel
Simple home comforts, family time and Festive Walks & Live music in Casey’s Bistro this New Year’s Eve surrounded by the Wicklow Mountains
Reopening 27th December – Stay Between Christmas & New Year in the heart of Glendalough
Join us this festive season at The Glendalough Hotel for the much-loved days between Christmas and New Year. It’s the perfect time for family reunions, friends’ get-togethers, and winter walking breaks in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains. Steps from the Monastic City and a stroll from the Lakes, there is no better location to enjoy the outdoors.
When you stay with us, you can leave the car parked in our car park and step straight into nature. From our front door, enjoy easy family walks through the Monastic City, gentle hikes down to the lakes, or peaceful winter strolls after breakfast in the crisp mountain air.
As the only hotel located within the Glendalough Valley, we offer a truly unique Christmas and New Year escape surrounded by this historically rich, spiritual landscape where the scenery does all the talking.
New Year’s Eve in Glendalough
Welcome 2026 surrounded by the beauty of the Glendalough Valley with our New Year’s Eve Dinner, Bed & Breakfast package.
New Year’s Eve Dinner Bed & Breakfast and Bed & Breakfast Packages
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Wicklow Mountains with our New Year’s Eve packages and welcome 2026 in one of Ireland’s most beautiful natural settings. Enjoy dinner or drinks in Casey’s Bar & Bistro with live music on New Year’s Eve with James K. Join James for an intimate acoustic set featuring upbeat covers of iconic artists including, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, The Eagles, David Gray, Stevie wonder, ABBA and lots more.
After a night of celebration, hotel guests can enjoy the magic of waking up on New Year’s Day in Glendalough surrounded by the most beautiful valley in Ireland. Enjoy a quiet early-morning walk through the Monastic City, watch mist rise from the lakes, and start the year with fresh air, open views, and a sense of calm that only this valley can offer.
Gift Vouchers
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Glendalough Hotel Gift Vouchers are ideal for walkers, hikers, photographers, history enthusiasts, and anyone who loves exploring Wicklow’s beauty. Our vouchers can be used for dining or accommodation – and they pair perfectly with inspiration from our Things to Do Guides and blogs.
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Things to Do in Glendalough & Wicklow
Make the most of your winter break with:
Morning walks through the Monastic City and down to the lakes – the valley is magical at first light, often with mist rising up from the lakes. You never what wildlife you may see on a quiet winter morning.
Scenic afternoon drives through Wicklow’s stunning landscapes where our beautiful landscape stretches out before you.
Visits to Beyond the Trees Avondale, Mount Usher Gardens, Russborough House, or a coastal walk in Bray.
Book a musical tour of the Monastic City, complete with fiddle tunes and stories – a unique way to experience the valley.
After a day of exploring, return to the hotel and enjoy dinner in Casey’s Bistro, where you’ll find hearty, traditional dishes to warm you up.
Christmas Opening
The Glendalough Hotel will reopen after our winter break on 27th December.
