Title: Visit Lyrath: 2026 Lyrath, Kilkenny Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Lyrath](https://expedia.com/Lyrath-Hotels.d553248635976007543.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kilkenny](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Kilkenny.d8298.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kilkenny](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Kilkenny.d8298.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Lyrath](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lyrath.d553248635976007543.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lyrath Vacations](https://expedia.com/Lyrath.d553248635976007543.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lyrath ## Kilkenny ![Main facade of Kilkenny Castle, a historic landmark in the town of Kilkenny, Ireland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007543/70848580-971b-4ca5-ba21-ce0f6aec3fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Main facade of Kilkenny Castle, a historic landmark in the town of Kilkenny, Ireland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007543/70848580-971b-4ca5-ba21-ce0f6aec3fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lyrath Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kilkenny Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny.dx8298) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Kilkenny Castle which includes flowers, a river or creek and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090015/394bd90b-648d-445d-8b0b-1cc6a425cd6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny-Castle-Kilkenny.d6090015.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial drone view on Galway city. River Corrib and rowing club. Dark dramatic sunset sky. Nobody. Popular tourist and business city with rich history.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6174773/655a0450-656f-49ea-9562-9046c37ea55c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Hub 4.5/5(10 reviews) There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May. [](https://expedia.com/The-Hub-Kilkenny.d6174773.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Canice\'s Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090025/5fd74a5f-6c91-430f-8030-c7290c3dbb9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/St-Canices-Cathedral-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090025.Vacation-Attraction) ![Black Abbey which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090023/8ca8fc43-3d97-4561-b236-265de3472a2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Black-Abbey-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090023.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rothe House featuring outdoor eating, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090021/702a8143-cad7-4870-a68c-2c5ff76f242d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Rothe-House-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090021.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/649209758610890752/dcdd6670-ad84-4f7f-9be4-1f718926f9d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/St-Marys-Medieval-Mile-Museum-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d649209758610890752.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46181928/eaea07a7-86f6-4fb1-8955-52fec6dbe29b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb $12 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kilkenny-st-canices-cathedral-and-round-tower-climb.a46181928.activity-details) ![Kilkenny by night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4095169/ba03be1c-6c95-4a07-9894-bfc8668cdbc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours $22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kilkenny-haunted-dark-tours.a4095169.activity-details) ![Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/742990/3e757001-f31a-4b02-8e40-7601434eaf46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny $33 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/shenanigans-walks-guided-walking-tour-in-kilkenny.a742990.activity-details) ![Kilkenny: Historical Highlights Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44646122/f5c9b631-e845-442f-9dd1-ae32038360f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny: Historical Highlights Walking Tour $14 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kilkenny-historical-highlights-walking-tour.a44646122.activity-details) ![Walk historic Kilkenny with a qualified tour guide.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3264300/741b30bc-68b5-4915-afae-50b0ecfbd806.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walk historic Kilkenny with a qualified tour guide. $14 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/walk-historic-kilkenny-with-a-qualified-tour-guide.a3264300.activity-details) ![Kilkenny Dark Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47781570/0567f114-822a-43a4-b9d5-b74f8168f6cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny Dark Tours $22 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kilkenny-dark-tours.a47781570.activity-details) [See all activities in Kilkenny](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Kilkenny.d8298.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Lyrath Hotel Deals ![Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1880000/1876200/1876198/a4702a68_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre Paulstown Road Kilkenny $205 nightly $233 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (653 reviews) We had a lovely stay at Lyrath Estate from the 1st to the 4th of January. The hotel was still decorated for Christmas, which added to the festive feel. The staff were a standout. There were plenty of staff on hand, and everyone we encountered was friendly, courteous and helpful. It was like they ... Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=1876198&PinnedHotelID=1876198&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007543) ![Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522600/522510/2d69ee91_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel Ormonde Street Kilkenny Kilkenny $117 nightly $132 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 Total with taxes and 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) Nice stay went to go book a second night but told me we couldn’t but could book it online no problem. But only after we got told no available rooms had made our mind up we choose not to book online and left. They lost out as it was a family stay. Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026&selected=522510&PinnedHotelID=522510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007543) ![The Club House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1183200/1183111/923dee93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Club House Hotel Patrick Street Kilkenny Kilkenny $97 nightly $111 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and 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! (298 reviews) Staff is phenomenal! Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=1183111&PinnedHotelID=1183111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007543) ![Kilford Arms Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9990000/9981800/9981749/4db0f333_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kilford Arms Hotel John Street Kilkenny Kilkenny $106 nightly $121 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and 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! (773 reviews) Staff wonderful Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=9981749&PinnedHotelID=9981749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007543) ![Pembroke Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4050000/4044100/4044019/7c1fdc83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pembroke Hotel 11 Patrick Street Kilkenny $146 nightly $165 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this 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! (995 reviews) the hotel was great. Very kind and courteous. great breakfast menu too. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026&selected=4044019&PinnedHotelID=4044019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007543) ![Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15739700/15739686/64f6f59a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel 1 Ormonde Street Kilkenny County Kilkenny $103 nightly $117 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (856 reviews) Lovely hotel in the heart of Kilkenny. Great staff. Great food. 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Ciudad de Kilkenny. Condado de Kilkenny. Sureste de Irlanda.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921517130946875392/00fcfa64-fb63-4c26-b276-a23588e3d6a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newpark When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny-Newpark.dx921517130946875392) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny-Deansground.dx921518099438723072) ![Main facade of Kilkenny Castle, a historic landmark in the town of Kilkenny, Ireland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007543/70848580-971b-4ca5-ba21-ce0f6aec3fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Smithsland Though Smithsland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club. [](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny-Smithsland.dx921518632465567744) ![Kilkenny City Centre which includes a river or creek, a bridge and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981693529/f54ea844-9304-4acc-b3fa-e80f5c81333d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny-Kilkenny-City-Centre.dx553248633981693529) ![Kilkenny Castle during the day in Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921519065978347520/04bf67a0-fe9f-4292-9e9b-9e2eaff7fd03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny-Walkinslough.dx921519065978347520) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maidenhill Maidenhill might not have many top sights, but Butler House and Black Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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