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4 hotels

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7 hotels

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4 hotels

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Lyrath Estate

Hotel in Kilkenny

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

D
Dara
From
United Kingdom
Absolutely beautiful hotel and surroundings. The staff were all lovely and the breakfast was excellent (and in a beautiful setting overlooking the grounds). The spa is small but very nice, the indoor/outdoor pool is unlike anything I have seen before and we absolutely loved it. Can't recommend the Lyrath enough and can't wait to go back again hopefully!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,369 reviews
Price from
$265.77
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 center.

D
Darren
From
Canada
Tidy, well appointed completely comfortable, and the staff was outstanding!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,226 reviews
Price from
$145.44
1 night, 2 adults

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Hotel in 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.

R
Robert
From
China
The room was grand. Had no issues. Didn't eat at the hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,829 reviews
Price from
$173.23
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.

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Ann
From
United Kingdom
The staff were incredibly helpful and lovely especially on reception desk
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews
Price from
$209.27
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 private bathrooms and satellite TVs. Kilford’s White Oak restaurant serves high quality local produce.

G
Gail
From
Canada
Clean, comfortable and conveniently located to Bunratty Castle and park.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,237 reviews
Price from
$163.68
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 theater, and bars.

E
Earley
From
Ireland
great location, food and service !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,539 reviews
Price from
$206.94
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.

O
Olivia
From
Canada
fantastic location, walking distance to many attractions. staff was incredibly friendly and provided great service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,994 reviews
Price from
$215.08
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 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,112 reviews
Price from
$167.41
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.

K
Kirsten
From
United Kingdom
Food and activities were first class
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,805 reviews
Price from
$219.73
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 center.

J
John
From
United States
The whole experience from the breakfast to the fine staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,467 reviews
Price from
$212.58
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,467 reviews

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 center.

From $207.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews

Located in Castlecomer, within 11 miles of Kilkenny Railway Station and 12 miles of Kilkenny Castle, Avalon House Hotel has accommodations with a bar as well as free private parking for guests who...

From $114.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 924 reviews

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

From $168.58 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 $145.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Parliament Inn is located in Kilkenny, a 11-minute walk from Kilkenny Railway Station and 12 miles from Mount Juliet Golf Club.

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From $289.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,369 reviews
Absolutely beautiful hotel and surroundings. The staff were all lovely and the breakfast was excellent (and in a beautiful setting overlooking the grounds). The spa is small but very nice, the indoor/outdoor pool is unlike anything I have seen before and we absolutely loved it. Can't recommend the Lyrath enough and can't wait to go back again hopefully!
Guest review by
Dara
United Kingdom
From $155.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,125 reviews
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 :)
Guest review by
Sheldon
Canada
From $172.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,427 reviews
We enjoyed our stay and wished we could have stayed longer! So close to everything. Comfortable. Great bar & restaurant.
Guest review by
Alexandra
Canada
From $249.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,997 reviews
fantastic location, walking distance to many attractions. staff was incredibly friendly and provided great service
Guest review by
Olivia
Canada
From $249.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,738 reviews
Very kind staff, parking on premise for no extra cost, Superb breakfast, spacious room for a family of 4
Guest review by
Ruby
Israel
From $115.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,312 reviews
Friendly & helpful staff Beautifully recently redecorated rooms Delicious food and good beer
Guest review by
Katie
United Kingdom
From $149.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,226 reviews
Tidy, well appointed completely comfortable, and the staff was outstanding!
Guest review by
Darren
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 717 reviews
Very chilled stay, we both really enjoyed it. We will definitely be back.
Guest review by
Stacie
Ireland
From $197.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews
The staff were incredibly helpful and lovely especially on reception desk
Guest review by
Ann
United Kingdom
From $145.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,237 reviews
Clean, comfortable and conveniently located to Bunratty Castle and park.
Guest review by
Gail
Canada
From $168.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 924 reviews
Lovely centrally located hotel. Louise at reception was the best.
Guest review by
Joe
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,829 reviews
The room was grand. Had no issues. Didn't eat at the hotel
Guest review by
Robert
China
From $114.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews
Beautiful rooms and staff was friendly.
Guest review by
Mary
United States
From $209.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,805 reviews
Food and activities were first class
Guest review by
Kirsten
United Kingdom
From $145.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 556 reviews
Beautiful room, excellent location!!
Guest review by
Thompson
Canada
From $195.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,539 reviews
great location, food and service !
Guest review by
Earley
Ireland

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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