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Lyrath Estate

Hotel in Kilkenny

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

P
Paul
From
Guernsey
Excellent staff. Loved the restaurants. Great walks too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,369 reviews
Price from
US$275.41
1 night, 2 adults

The 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 centre.

R
Richard
From
Italy
We arrived down from Dublin airport after a delayed flight as the restaurant was closing - the receptionist Savio (?) voluntarily went and asked the kitchen staff if they would delay finishing so we could be served, they did and we were able to enjoy a great meal. Johnny the waiter was also very helpful and obliging, The room was clean, comfortable and quiet. The mattress and pillows were also very comfortable. There was an extensive selection at breakfast to choose from with good coffee. Checkout was quick and friendly. Wonderful staff and a comfortable stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,226 reviews
Price from
US$145.56
1 night, 2 adults

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Hotel in Kilkenny

The 4-star Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is situated 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.

J
Julie
From
Canada
Room was great. Bunk beds for the kids were a nice surprise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,829 reviews
Price from
US$173.37
1 night, 2 adults

Kilkenny Pembroke Hotel

Hotel in 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.

J
Jeff
From
Canada
Fabulous hotel, staff, location, food & parking. Our 3 day stay was perfect. The reception staff were absolutely amazing, especially Rachael. Our dining experience for breakfast & dinner was fantastic. Our room was beautiful, very comfortable, quiet, & we totally enjoyed the castle view. We would highly recommend this hotel & location for ease of visiting the beautiful sites in Kilkenny.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews
Price from
US$209.44
1 night, 2 adults

Kilford Arms

Hotel in Kilkenny

In the heart of Kilkenny, The Kilford Arms Hotel offers free parking and comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms and Satellite TVs. Kilford’s White Oak restaurant serves the best of local produce.

s
sharon
From
United Kingdom
Very clean comfy room Friendly staff Close to everything in the city Someone from the hotel, took the trouble to call me after I'd booked to let me know that the area could be a bit noisy on a Friday night, she was concerned because we were travelling with a young baby, we didn't mind and didn't experience any noise, but it was extremely good of her to check, excellent customer service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,237 reviews
Price from
US$163.82
1 night, 2 adults

Langtons Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel in Kilkenny

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

C
Cooper
From
United Kingdom
The room we had was lovely decor was great and very clean. Full of character With so much space. Also the food was great with good variety. Staff was as friendly as you could get too, 10 out of 10 all round 👍🏻
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,539 reviews
Price from
US$207.11
1 night, 2 adults

Kilkenny River Court Hotel

Hotel in Kilkenny

On the banks of the River Nore in the heart of the medieval city of Kilkenny, this 4-star Kilkenny River Court Hotel offers free WiFi.

m
mary
From
eu
Staff were lovely.rooms very comfortable.very central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,997 reviews
Price from
US$215.26
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.

T
Tania
From
New Zealand
Such a lovely hotel. Very comfy beds and awesome facilities. Beautifully decorated.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,125 reviews
Price from
US$167.55
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.

M
Mark
From
Canada
Top notch breakfast, great beds, great spa and weight room. Was thankful to have parking on site, as some places in Ireland are incredibly hard to squeeze into.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,805 reviews
Price from
US$219.91
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel in Kilkenny

With a pool and hot tub, the chic Hotel Kilkenny is located on the city’s ring road, a 10-minute walk from Kilkenny City centre.

J
Jennifer
From
Australia
Loved the property, clean, tidy, so comfortable, helpful staff, not too far from the centre of town
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,467 reviews
Price from
US$234.16
1 night, 2 adults
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Kilkenny County's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews

Situated in Castlecomer, within 18 km of Kilkenny Railway Station and 19 km of Kilkenny Castle, Avalon House Hotel features accommodation with a bar and as well as free private parking for guests who...

From US$119.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 924 reviews

Zuni Restaurant, Cocktail Bar & Boutique Hotel is located in Kilkenny city centre with free onsite parking.

From US$168.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 556 reviews

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.

From US$145.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews

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.

From US$197.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Parliament Inn is located in Kilkenny, less than 1 km from Kilkenny Railway Station and 19 km from Mount Juliet Golf Club.

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From US$168.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 924 reviews
Delighted we chose this Hotel, on arrival we were welcomed by a very nice guy at reception named Shane who always asked how our days went, in fact all reception and the rest of the staff were lovely and always had time to talk to you, the room was well laid out and had plenty of storage space with tea and coffee and a fresh bottle of water every day, there is a hair dryer and if you need an iron you just ask at reception, the bed was very comfortable and so were the pillows, the bathroom had an amazing shower with no shortage of hot water and toiletries were provided, both rooms were spotless and cleaned daily. The food was delicious and a great breakfast served to order which set you up for the day, even though it’s a small boutique Hotel it has a lift which was handy and never any waiting for it, and once you walk outside you are in the centre of Kilkenny, lots of shops pups and restaurants within walking distance, and a very short walk to the Castle (a must see) . An extra bonus is they have their own car park to the back of the hotel which is safe and secure, entering and leaving is operated by a security barrier, all in all we had a fabulous time here and will definitely 💯 be back, Thank you Zuni
Guest review by
geraldine
United Kingdom
From US$150.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,226 reviews
We arrived down from Dublin airport after a delayed flight as the restaurant was closing - the receptionist Savio (?) voluntarily went and asked the kitchen staff if they would delay finishing so we could be served, they did and we were able to enjoy a great meal. Johnny the waiter was also very helpful and obliging, The room was clean, comfortable and quiet. The mattress and pillows were also very comfortable. There was an extensive selection at breakfast to choose from with good coffee. Checkout was quick and friendly. Wonderful staff and a comfortable stay.
Guest review by
Richard
Italy
From US$197.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews
Fabulous hotel, staff, location, food & parking. Our 3 day stay was perfect. The reception staff were absolutely amazing, especially Rachael. Our dining experience for breakfast & dinner was fantastic. Our room was beautiful, very comfortable, quiet, & we totally enjoyed the castle view. We would highly recommend this hotel & location for ease of visiting the beautiful sites in Kilkenny.
Guest review by
Jeff
Canada
From US$145.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,237 reviews
Very clean comfy room Friendly staff Close to everything in the city Someone from the hotel, took the trouble to call me after I'd booked to let me know that the area could be a bit noisy on a Friday night, she was concerned because we were travelling with a young baby, we didn't mind and didn't experience any noise, but it was extremely good of her to check, excellent customer service.
Guest review by
sharon
United Kingdom
From US$195.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,539 reviews
The room we had was lovely decor was great and very clean. Full of character With so much space. Also the food was great with good variety. Staff was as friendly as you could get too, 10 out of 10 all round 👍🏻
Guest review by
Cooper
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 717 reviews
Beautiful location. The beds were very comfortable and cozy. They came with heated blankets. The rooms were pleasantly warm. The showers had heated water. Everything was clean.
Guest review by
Emily
United States
From US$145.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 556 reviews
Lovely Hotel . Great location . Excellent breakfast. Hot food fast excellent service . Lovely buffet . Spotless bathrooms . Plenty of parking in rear. Authentic Irish bar , ❤️
Guest review by
Julie
Australia
From US$209.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,805 reviews
Top notch breakfast, great beds, great spa and weight room. Was thankful to have parking on site, as some places in Ireland are incredibly hard to squeeze into.
Guest review by
Mark
Canada
From US$115.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,312 reviews
Comfortable, clean and modern room. Also very convenient location for the airport bus
Guest review by
Simpson
United Kingdom
From US$155.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,125 reviews
Such a lovely hotel. Very comfy beds and awesome facilities. Beautifully decorated.
Guest review by
Tania
New Zealand
From US$250.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,997 reviews
Staff were lovely.rooms very comfortable.very central location
Guest review by
mary
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,829 reviews
Room was great. Bunk beds for the kids were a nice surprise.
Guest review by
Julie
Canada
From US$119.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews
Very homely vibe with lovely decoration. Very nice staff too
Guest review by
Brady
Ireland
From US$289.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,369 reviews
Excellent staff. Loved the restaurants. Great walks too.
Guest review by
Paul
Guernsey
From US$249.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,738 reviews
Liked the friendly staff, location and the price!
Guest review by
Laura
Ireland
From US$172.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,427 reviews
Breakfast was excellent with great options
Guest review by
Jane
Canada

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10

We didn’t expect to love Kilkenny this much.

We didn’t expect to love Kilkenny this much. Honestly, we thought it might just be a quick stop between Dublin and Dingle — but wow, this city had other plans. We stayed at the Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, which turned out to be right in the heart of everything (and dangerously close to several very good pubs). The staff were friendly, the room was great, and the downstairs bar made it a little too easy to “just pop in for one.” The castle is straight out of a storybook, St. Canice’s Cathedral has a tower climb that will either make you feel brave or slightly ridiculous (worth it either way), and Rothe House and the Medieval Mile Museum make history feel alive and oddly relatable. Everywhere we turned there was something beautiful, old, or both. And the pubs — good grief. Every night turned into “just one more pint,” with live music, friendly locals, and that cozy Irish magic that makes you forget what time it is. Kilkenny has this perfect mix of history, charm, and fun. It’s walkable, welcoming, and just the right size to feel like you really got to know it. We left wishing we’d stayed longer — and promising we’ll be back (ideally with stronger pub stamina).
Guest review by
Brad
United States
10

We had a walk around and found it to be very quiet, no loud...

We had a walk around and found it to be very quiet, no loud noise we actually liked it. The takeaway food was fabulous and really good value. It was the perfect location for us as the event we were attending was only 17mins away.
Guest review by
Anonymous
Ireland
10

A gorgeous rural location within easy walk of the pub,...

A gorgeous rural location within easy walk of the pub, church and shop. The welcome was genuine and everything provided was of excellent quality. The property was beautifully decorated and the whole experience was wonderful. Dolores was a great host. Brilliant!!!
Guest review by
Janelle
Ireland
8.0

If you drive it’s fantastic if not it’s a bit out of the way...

If you drive it’s fantastic if not it’s a bit out of the way if you want to ramble around but I could have stayed in the hotel all day it was so relaxing and that’s what I mainly wanted so it suited me
Guest review by
Joan
Ireland
10

Inistioge was charming.

Inistioge was charming. We ventured into the village for supplies and the little store had everything. The pub staff were friendly, but you need to go early if you’re looking for a meal. It’s very busy. Our party wasn’t a walking party as it included two elderly ladies, but they loved the views from the benches. There is ample opportunity to walk and some lovely trails. If you like bird-watching there are lots to see including a resident heron that you can see from the bridge.
Guest review by
Sandra
United Kingdom
10

Such a beautiful place you can rent bikes to go along the...

Such a beautiful place you can rent bikes to go along the canal also boat trip! Beautiful chipper fab pubs and just beautiful scenery if your looking for a relaxing night away this is it. The staff in water side guest house are absolutely lovely & so helpful! Also the breakfast is amazing. I will continue to come back every year with my children as they love to fish for the Minos in the canal so bring some fishing nets and a bucket for some extra fun.
Guest review by
Sarah
10

If you are looking for an escape into the countryside, this...

If you are looking for an escape into the countryside, this is the perfect place. Our host, Mary, was so sweet and eager to accommodate. Room was grand and I was in love with the claw foot tub 😍. The property is beautiful with 4 horses and a cat (there could be more I did not discover) and a cute little walking path to the river. The food!!! Yes. Breakfast was amazing and cooked fresh to what time we chose. And afternoon tea and scones were a bonus.
Guest review by
Kassandra
8.0

Freshford is a typical country village with not too much...

Freshford is a typical country village with not too much going on. That being said, we found the chip shop, "The Brennan Sisters" food to be super - too good - we ended up eating from it every night! We didnt go into the local pubs as after days sightseeing, we just wanted to chill. The Church in the village was beautiful too. Great, well stocked Mace supermarket close to the accommodation.
Guest review by
Mumofone
Ireland
10

Kilkenny is a hidden little gem & I'm so sad we were there...

Kilkenny is a hidden little gem & I'm so sad we were there for only 1 night 😔 There's the Kilkenny Castle, the Medieval Mile, St Canices cathedral & round tower ... There's so much to do in Kilkenny! We will definitely come back at stay for longer!
Guest review by
TePania
Australia
8.0

Thomastown was an excellent base for visiting sites in...

Thomastown was an excellent base for visiting sites in Kilkenny, Dunbrody Famine Ship at New Ross, Waterford Crystal Factory, Hook Lighthouse among others. There are a number of closer places of interest such as Jerpoint Abbey. The only drawback was the lack of options for evening meals although Kilkenny is only a 15 minute drive away and fills the bill perfectly!
Guest review by
Richard
Australia