Kilkenny

Travel Guide

Ireland featuring landscape views, a small town or village and forests
Inistioge which includes a river or creek, landscape views and a bridge
Kilkenny Castle which includes flowers, a river or creek and a small town or village
Kilkenny City Centre which includes a bridge and a river or creek
Black Abbey which includes heritage architecture

Where to stay in Kilkenny

Kilkenny City Centre which includes a river or creek, a bridge and a small town or village

Kilkenny City Centre

5/5(135 area reviews)

Kilkenny City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour or St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Kilkenny City Centre
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Newpark

When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newpark
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Deansground

While Deansground might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club.

Deansground
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Lyrath

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lyrath and surrounding area, you can visit The Hub and The National Reptile Zoo.

Lyrath
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Talbotsinch

While Talbotsinch isn't home to many top sights, Kilkenny Golf Course and St. Canice's Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.

Talbotsinch
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Walkinslough

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walkinslough and surrounding area, you can visit Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House.

Walkinslough
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
4 out of 5
1 Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
The price is AED 458 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
AED 458
AED 520 total
2 Jun - 3 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (695 reviews)
"Great stay in center of town. Parking garage next door. Great music in bar. Convenient breakfast"

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Kilford Arms Hotel
Kilford Arms Hotel
3 out of 5
John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
The price is AED 430 per night from May 19 to May 20
AED 430
AED 488 total
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (636 reviews)
"Very handy for nightlife"

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Kilford Arms Hotel
Pembroke Hotel
Pembroke Hotel
4 out of 5
11 Patrick Street, Kilkenny
The price is AED 688 per night from May 26 to May 27
AED 688
AED 781 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (998 reviews)
Fabulous
"Thank you to Paul and the team at The Pembroke for making our stay delightful. Wonderful staff and hotel. Fabulous."

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Pembroke Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
LOVERS' LODGE, pet friendly in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
LOVERS' LODGE, pet friendly in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Kilkenny
Stay at this cottage in Kilkenny. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Kilkenny Castle and laser Combat Kilkenny are located nearby.
Lovers Lane , Kilkenny
"This was a very lovely house, however there was an oil leak with a VERY STRONG ODOR !! This odor gave me a headache. The owner was aware of this problem because her son came over shortly after we arrived, said that they would get someone out to repair it but after 4 nights it was not repaired.. The ..."

Reviewed on 31 July 2022

LOVERS' LODGE, pet friendly in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Lovers' Lodge
Lovers' Lodge
3.5 out of 5
Kilkenny
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kilkenny Castle and laser Combat Kilkenny are located ...
Lovers' Lodge
Immaculate 3-bed Apartment in Kilkenny
Immaculate 3-bed Apartment in Kilkenny
3 out of 5
Kilkenny
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kilkenny. Enjoy free parking, in-room washers/dryers, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilkenny Castle and Kilkenny ...
Very nice stay
"Very nice stay, apartment and location was perfect for our young family, to explore Kilkenny."

Reviewed on 23 August 2021

Immaculate 3-bed Apartment in Kilkenny
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Kilkenny Castle which includes flowers, a river or creek and a small town or village

Kilkenny Castle

4.5/5(116 reviews)

After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

Kilkenny Castle
St. Canice\'s Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

St. Canice's Cathedral

5/5(6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kilkenny with a visit to St. Canice's Cathedral. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

St. Canice's Cathedral
Black Abbey which includes heritage architecture

Black Abbey

4/5(4 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kilkenny with a visit to Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

Black Abbey
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum featuring interior views

St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
Rothe House featuring outdoor eating, street scenes and a city

Rothe House

You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

Rothe House
St. John the Evangelist Church featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

St. John the Evangelist Church

Learn about the local history of Kilkenny with a stop at St. John the Evangelist Church. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

St. John the Evangelist Church

Reviews of Kilkenny

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
94
5 - Excellent 70%
4 - Good
37
4 - Good 27%
3 - Okay
4
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

LOVED my time here!

4/5 - Good

NeverAgain

Kilkenny castle and Butler family history was great

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Kilkenny Castle is beautiful and very close!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

"small" by California standards, but the food was exceptional - as were the people who took care of us. Great shopping district with garment options everywhere. The walks are gorgeous

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Cute town. Good for one night stop between Dublin and elsewhere. Convenient for getting early start to Cashel and Blarney on the way to Killarney.

5/5 - Excellent

KarenA

The Kilkenny Arts Festival is a wonderful event! I loved the medieval city feel and the Medieval museum.