You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when staying in Kilkenny City Centre. St Mary's Cathedral is a good place to kick off here, but there are plenty of other fine attractions to discover. Kilkenny Castle, The Hub, and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are not far from the principal church and will top off your day nicely.
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The Granville Hotel
Price was $1,012, price is now $820 per person
$820
per person
Jan 11 - Jan 17
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Philadelphia (PHL) to Waterford (WAT)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (938 reviews)
Bad experience at the Carvery and using the elevator and dining with busloads of tourists. Otherwise it was a nice stay.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Ashdown Park Hotel
Price was $1,069, price is now $880 per person
$880
per person
Jan 11 - Jan 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Philadelphia (PHL) to Waterford (WAT)
8.8/10 Excellent! (268 reviews)
The staff was so friendly and amazing! They were so accommodating always no matter the circumstance. They really went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Cliff House Hotel
Price was $1,821, price is now $1,521 per person
$1,521
per person
Jan 11 - Jan 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Philadelphia (PHL) to Waterford (WAT)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (286 reviews)
Cliff House was elegant and dramatic. The view from our room took your breath away. The service was unparalleled. A truly delightful stay.
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025
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The Club House Hotel
Patrick Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

Kilford Arms Hotel
John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

Pembroke Hotel
11 Patrick Street, Kilkenny

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
1 Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny

Hotel Kilkenny
College Road, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

The Hoban Hotel Killkenny
Ring Road, Springhill, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

Newpark Hotel
Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
John Street, 69, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
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