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Kilkenny – 109 hotels and places to stay

Lyrath Estate

Hotel in Kilkenny

Set amid 170 acres of parkland, Lyrath Estate Kilkenny is located on the outskirts of Kilkenny City.

R
Rudy
From
Canada
Lovely grounds, wonderful room, incredible breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,979 reviews
Price from
$231.10
1 night, 2 adults

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Hotel in Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny

In Kilkenny city center, the award-winning Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers luxury accommodations, the new Harper's Restaurant and 2 leading bars.

D
Doug
From
Canada
Lovely heritage hotel right in down and close to castle. The property has an award winning bar and restaurant. Rooms very large, staff with friendly and breakfast was very nice. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,525 reviews
Price from
$118.70
1 night, 2 adults

Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel in Kilkenny

With free parking and free WiFi, this stylish hotel is located on Kilkenny's ring road, a 20-minute walk from Kilkenny city center.

P
Palvisha
From
United Kingdom
Everything about the hotel was simply fabulous. The cleanliness, the facilities, the staff, comfort, ease, room everything in totality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,229 reviews
Price from
$138.88
1 night, 2 adults

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Hotel in Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny

The 4-star Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is located right in the heart of medieval city of Kilkenny. The property is only 2 minute's walk from main street, restaurants, shops and Kilkenny Castle.

L
Linda
From
Canada
Fantastic location, clean and friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,677 reviews
Price from
$151.87
1 night, 2 adults

Kilkenny Pembroke Hotel

Hotel in Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny

Pembroke Kilkenny is a 4-star boutique hotel located behind Kilkenny Castle. The property offers air-conditioned rooms, dining, drinks, Mint Medispa and corporate facilities.

N
Naomi
From
Singapore
Gorgeous little hotel with really lovely staff. Beauty of it being about 5 minutes from the main street is no noise at night which can be a feature in a lot of Kilkenny hotels. Will definitely return on our next Kilkenny trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews
Price from
$152.87
1 night, 2 adults

Club House Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel in Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny

With Medieval Kilkenny as a backdrop, this 18th century hotel is located in a cultural and artistic hot spot. The main shopping area is only 2 minutes away.

B
Bruce
From
United States
Great location! We had a lovely walk along the river in the evening and took in a museum the next morning. The location made it easy to maximize our short stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,289 reviews
Price from
$121.89
1 night, 2 adults

Kilford Arms

Hotel in Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny

In the heart of Kilkenny, The Kilford Arms Hotel offers free parking and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and satellite TVs. Kilford’s White Oak restaurant serves high quality local produce.

E
Elizabeth
From
Ireland
Relaxed atmosphere. Good facilities in the room. Lovely food and staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,379 reviews
Price from
$128.77
1 night, 2 adults

Langtons Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel in Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny

Langtons Hotel Kilkenny is located in the heart of medieval Kilkenny, within walking distance of Kilkenny Castle, shopping, the theater, and bars.

D
Deborah
From
Switzerland
We stayed only for one night, and will recommend Langtons.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,426 reviews
Price from
$196.03
1 night, 2 adults

Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Kilkenny

Welcome to Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel! We’ve recently undergone a complete renovation of the property and are excited to welcome guests back to the hotel.

S
Sheldon
From
Canada
It was perfect - breakfast/restaurant & an Irish pub for the evenings. Had a nice little reading spot and everyone was very friendly. It was a close walk to the downtown area, it was a nice walk away from tourists each morning :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,838 reviews
Price from
$132.88
1 night, 2 adults

Newpark Hotel

Hotel in Kilkenny

The Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny is a luxurious 4-star, family-run establishment nestled within 25 acres of parkland, just a short distance from Kilkenny City.

G
Gerbeau
From
Ireland
Breakfast, friendly staff, pools & spa, dino trail, unreal, how close it was to Kilkenny town...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,705 reviews
Price from
$179.84
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 519 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,647 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,559 reviews

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Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,525 reviews

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Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,981 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,229 reviews

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Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,426 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 862 reviews

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Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews

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Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,677 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,705 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,838 reviews

FAQs about hotels in Kilkenny

Craic Larger Than Medieval Life

Spirited Kilkenny was Ireland’s capital in the Middle Ages and although many monuments remain from back then, it’s now best known for the 'craic'. Kilkenny cream ale flows in pubs forming part of its legendary nightlife and tours of Smithwick’s showcase Ireland’s oldest operating brewery, on grounds containing the St Francis Abbey ruins.

Kilkenny has the most medieval churches in Ireland. Dating to the 13th-century are the Black Abbey and St Canice’s Cathedral, next to the Round Tower - the only remains of a 9th-century monastery founded by the saint.

Medieval streets, inns and wall remnants still stand, but the most impressive attraction is Kilkenny Castle, in large gardens by the River Nore. The 3-turreted fortress was a former home of the once powerful Butler family.

The Parade leads from here past high street shops to The Tholsel – the porticoed town hall. The Elizabethan merchants’ residence Rothe House is in a similar style. Wandering the colourful streets you can’t fail to notice buildings named after cats, a reference to the residents’ dogged determination. Local hurling team The Cats play at Nowlan Park, and the city hosts the annual Cat Laughs comedy festival, amongst others.

Booking.com’s Kilkenny accommodation includes hotels with spas and pools, and city centre guest houses near the train station.

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What Guests Said About Kilkenny:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

We arrived in Kilkenny from Dublin after stopping in...

We arrived in Kilkenny from Dublin after stopping in Glendalough and driving through the Wicklow mountains. We stayed one night before leaving for Killarney and stopping at Rock of Cashel on the way. The hotel was extremely easy to find. Parking onsite is easy. The location is amazing. The room was large and had a small seating area that could be used for dining. We chose to make our own charcuterie and enjoy a bottle of wine while watching the sun set over the castle and town. The wine shop was across the street and the supermarket was a couple blocks away. The bed was comfortable. The TV had Netflix. The bathroom was large and had a bath tub. We were exhausted from our travels and felt the room offered more space for us to relax. The hotel breakfast was generous and delicious. The breakfast restaurant also overlooks the river and castle. The staff was extremely helpful and kind. Well run establishment. Most attractions were within a very short walking distance, especially shopping, pubs, cafes, and restaurants. A 2 night stay would allow for a full day in Kilkenny at a more relaxed pace. We chose to stay one night due to our travel schedule. We toured the castle and went to Smithwicks brewery and left without having time to shop or explore Medieval Mile. Highly recommend this hotel.
Guest review byLisa
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

We found our accomodation didnt have food so had to go back...

We found our accomodation didnt have food so had to go back into town which in the end was better as it was The Canonball Run, a hughe charity event of over 200 sports cars and fancy dress The whole place had a great vibe and everyone was enjoying the entertainment with the sports cars and music
Guest review bySharon
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Kilkenny is a beautiful vibrant town with lots of lovely...

Kilkenny is a beautiful vibrant town with lots of lovely independent shops and so many establishments with great music Buddy Early’s, billy burns are great pubs. We had a family wedding in Langtons Hotel and it was incredible
Guest review byAmy
Ireland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Kilkenny was okay but one day was enough.

Kilkenny was okay but one day was enough. It was nice to stroll the medieval mile and the castle is a must see. They have a good audio tour but I overheard a guided tour and that seemed like it would be worthwhile. St Canice's cathedral is okay but there are a couple of other cathedrals also worth seeing that are free. If you want to climb a tower go to York and climb the tower at York Minster (so worth it). I found it hard to find traditional Irish food other than fish and chips and the odd steak pie but that was the case in other places as well. The Smithwicks experience is also worth it. The tours are guided with some cheesy jokes, but that is part of the experience!
Guest review byBertocchi
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Beautiful old city. Castle and farmers' market were fun.

Beautiful old city. Castle and farmers' market were fun. Also there's a great playground at the castle. We took a river boat ride - 12 people to a boat. Very accommodating and nice for all ages. We found some great traditional music at John Cleere's. Other than that we had trouble finding actual traditional sessions.
Guest review byBeth
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Kilkenny is a fantastic place to visit,I highly recommend...

Kilkenny is a fantastic place to visit,I highly recommend Andrew Ryan's bar on Friary street for great live music on Friday Saturday and Sunday nights get there early to get a good seat at the bar as it's usually very busy also Matt the Millers bar on the bridge is great for live music on a Monday night with a DJ playing until 2am if nights out are your thing then Kilkenny is the place for you.
Guest review byLeeder
Ireland

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From $567 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
A lovely, well equipped house with 3 spacious and comfortable bedrooms. There is a super outdoor area and plenty of parking. It was easy to order and get taxis to and from Kilkenny city centre which is a couple of miles away. The icing on the cake was the host, Mary, who made our stay so enjoyable. She provided tea,coffee and milk and even left some wine and beer. We loved it and would highly recommend.
Guest review bylesley
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews
This a beautiful b&b approximately 15 min stroll to city centre. The owners Larry and Rosaleen were fabulous.The rooms are spacious, super clean with gorgeous comfortable beds and ensuite. Fresh and delicious continental breakfast. We'll be back.
Guest review byOrla
Ireland
From $141.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,508 reviews
Lovely staff, great location right beside the train station and at the top of a street with loads of pubs. City centre is 5 mins walk away.
Guest review byKenny
Ireland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Nice experience and well set tent. Close to the showers and toilets. Only 10min drive from the city centre.
Guest review byMatthew
France
From $168.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,229 reviews
Comfortable hotel accommodation, good breakfast, handy location close to the city centre
Guest review byPATRICK
United Kingdom

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