Kilkenny

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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 Black Abbey.

Kilkenny City Centre
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Talbotsinch

While Talbotsinch isn't home to many top sights, Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are some notable places to visit nearby.

Talbotsinch
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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 Smithwick's Brewery Tour.

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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Walkinslough

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

Walkinslough
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

4 out of 5
Ormonde Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
The price is SAR 457 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
SAR 457
SAR 519 total
6 Jan - 7 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
Parking across the street was 8 Euros with the voucher. Hotels is within a short walking distance to the main sights. Ground floor was a lot fancier than the floor with our room.

Reviewed on 3 December 2025

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Kilford Arms Hotel

Kilford Arms Hotel

3 out of 5
John Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
The price is SAR 364 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
SAR 364
SAR 414 total
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions John ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (771 reviews)
Yes very good

Reviewed on 31 December 2025

Kilford Arms Hotel
The Club House Hotel

The Club House Hotel

2 out of 5
Patrick Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
The price is SAR 721 per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
SAR 721
SAR 818 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (287 reviews)
The charm and warm feel of this hotel is unbeatable. The staff here treats you like family. The breakfast and bar is phenomenal! Will definitely stay here again next trip to Kilkenny

Reviewed on 3 January 2026

The Club House Hotel
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Immaculate 3-bed Apartment in Kilkenny

Immaculate 3-bed Apartment in Kilkenny

3 out of 5
Kilkenny KK
Stay at this apartment in Kilkenny. Enjoy free parking, in-room washers/dryers, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House ...
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
Lovers' Lodge

Lovers' Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Kilkenny Kilkenny (county)
Stay at this apartment in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions laser Combat Kilkenny and Nowlan Park are located ...
Lovers' Lodge
LOVERS' LODGE, pet friendly in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny

LOVERS' LODGE, pet friendly in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny

Kilkenny South East
Stay at this cottage in Kilkenny. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions laser Combat Kilkenny and Nowlan Park are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Great place for 7 of us to stay near town for a wedding. Luckily we had decent weather because it was a bit of a walk down into town (20 minutes). All in all good place for 8 people to stay together

Reviewed on 17 October 2025

LOVERS' LODGE, pet friendly in Kilkenny, County 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)

St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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
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. 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
St. John the Evangelist Church featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

St. John the Evangelist Church

St. John the Evangelist Church is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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
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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.