You'll have sightseeing choices galore when in Kilkenny City Centre. Kilkenny Castle is a great place to begin here, but there are many other worthy attractions to discover. The Hub, Smithwick's Brewery Tour, and Nowlan Park are not far from the fortified complex and will top off your day nicely.
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Jim McGee's
Price was $501, price is now $468 per person
$468
per person
Jan 17 - Jan 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Waterford (WAT)
18/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
Bathroom was a little loud when toilet was flushed
Otherwise pretty good
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Kilford Arms Hotel
Kilkenny City Centre
Price was $921, price is now $875 per person
$875
per person
Jan 15 - Jan 17
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Phoenix (PHX) to Waterford (WAT)
16.8/10 Exceptional! (770 reviews)
This hotel was in walking distance of everything and had free parking
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
The Strand Inn
Price was $521, price is now $495 per person
$495
per person
Jan 17 - Jan 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Waterford (WAT)
19.2/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
It’s raining and storming in Dunmore East so we decided to duck into Strand Inn for shelter. When we saw the fresh fish specials of the day, we decided to stay for dinner, too. We fell in love with the staff and decided we needed to stay the night!! It was the perfect decision. We had a lovely breakfast in the morning before we headed on our way.
Highly recommended!!!
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Reviews of Kilkenny Castle
4.7
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
KarenA
Wonderful! Worth the entrance fee. The grounds are beautiful too.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
This castle is amazing. Beautiful grounds. Plan to spend a few Euro to tour the inside of the castle - totally worth the money.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Beautiful, but very short tour that did not require a full night's stay close by unless you plan to do other things in town. Loved the bar at The Hibernian Hotel!
3/5 - Okay
Beth
Too refined - looks more like an office building.
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Best Lodging Options Near Kilkenny Castle
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Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Ormonde Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
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John Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
Pembroke Hotel
11 Patrick Street Kilkenny
Hotel Kilkenny
College Road Kilkenny Kilkenny
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1 Ormonde Street Kilkenny County Kilkenny
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John Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
Newpark Hotel
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