Title: Visit Rathdowney: 2026 Travel Guide for Rathdowney, County Laois | Expedia.com [Hotels in Rathdowney](https://expedia.com/Rathdowney-Hotels.d3000446237.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Rathdowney](https://expedia.com/Rathdowney-Vacation-Rentals.d3000446237.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Rathdowney](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rathdowney.d3000446237.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Rathdowney](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rathdowney.d3000446237.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rathdowney Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rathdowney.d3000446237.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rathdowney ## Travel Guide ## Visit Rathdowney Things to do - Rathdowney Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Rathdowney ![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 $134 nightly $152 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 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%2F10%2F2026&endDate=2%2F11%2F2026&selected=522510&PinnedHotelID=522510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000446237) ![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 10 - Feb 11 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%2F10%2F2026&endDate=2%2F11%2F2026&selected=4044019&PinnedHotelID=4044019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000446237) ![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 $94 nightly $107 total Feb 17 - Feb 18 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! 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The kids enjoyed all the games. It was great having cows outback. I definitely would stay again. Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Tranquil-Countryside-Farmhouse-Stay.h109632576.Hotel-Information) ![Remodelled historical house w/ 17th century tower. Pet friendly. Boardgames!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112790000/112784900/112784879/00455f9b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Remodelled historical house w/ 17th century tower. Pet friendly. Boardgames! Templemore Tipperary Stay at this vacation home in County Tipperary. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Devil's Bit and Templemore Golf Club are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Loved the quiet location and the while cortaging, game playing concept Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Remodelled-Historical-House-W-17th-Century-Tower-Pet-Friendly-Boardgames.h112784879.Hotel-Information) ![Ballybur Lodge Mews 2](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67431600/67431572/3c0a7bd4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ballybur Lodge Mews 2 Ballybur Lower Cuffesgrange County Kilkenny Stay at this apartment in Cuffesgrange. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kells Priory and Kilkenny Golf Club are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Perfect cottage for a few nights. Quiet, comfortable and convenient 💜 Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Cuffesgrange-Hotels-Ballybur-Lodge-Apartment.h67431572.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rathdowney](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000446237&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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