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A spacious living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and a staircase leading to bedrooms.

A modern hotel with a reception area, multiple guest rooms, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a tray with strawberries, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a chandelier, and a framed picture on the wall.

1. Avalon House Hotel

Castlecomer

Siobahn

$114 nightly

$130 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor cafe with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A grand staircase with ornate railings, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A dining table with a cake, a bottle, and a dress on a hanger.

A metal bucket with a bottle in it, placed on a table in a hotel room.

2. Woodford Dolmen Hotel

Carlow

James Stephen

$107 nightly

$122 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

A pathway lined with large planters leading to a central decorative structure.

A restaurant with a view of the countryside, featuring tables set with white tablecloths and wooden chairs.

A modern hotel with a glass entrance, a stone tower, and a landscaped garden with neatly trimmed bushes and a palm tree.

A modern reception area with a tufted black reception desk, a large window with a stone wall, and a seating area with blue sofas.

3. Talbot Hotel Carlow

Carlow

Adiba

$97 nightly

$111 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern restaurant interior with wooden flooring, multiple seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a clock, and a sign indicating a changing room.

4. Maldron Hotel Portlaoise

Portlaoise

Deb

$97 nightly

$110 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A castle with a large courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a modern building with a parking lot.

A castle surrounded by lush greenery and a golf course.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a chessboard.

5. Kilkea Castle

Kilkea

Larry

$176 nightly

$199 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

A buffet with various food items and a fruit bowl.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a tiled floor, and a blue and white color scheme.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern indoor swimming pool with blue tiled walls and a bench along the side.

6. The Killeshin Hotel

Portlaoise

Nicola

$101 nightly

$115 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative lighting.

A modern building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a view of trees.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring a variety of seating arrangements and a menu board.

A four-poster bed with a bench at the foot, a chaise lounge, and a mirror on the wall.

7. Clanard Court

Athy

"The hotel is a true old world charm property set in a very peaceful and serene environment. The property is well maintained and the rooms are very comfortable. The bed especially is very comfortable. The food and service is also excellent even though it is very full at weekends as it is a popular wedding and event property. There is a true commitment to quality and sincere warmth in both staff and housekeeping."

Ranjita

$140 nightly

$159 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A castle with a central tower, a paved driveway, and well-maintained hedges.

A modern indoor pool with a stone wall backdrop, a wooden deck, and a blue-lit ambiance.

A hot tub area with a stone wall backdrop, a wooden deck, and a metal railing.

8. The Lodges at Kilkea Castle

Kilkea

Kaylee

$150 nightly

$170 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Charter Bar" above a checkered floor.

A restaurant interior with a long counter, booths, and a patterned wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and a lounge area with chairs and a table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a shower. There is a small table with a vase of flowers and a bottle of wine.

9. Midlands Park Hotel

Portlaoise

Brenda

$101 nightly

$115 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy bar with wooden furniture, a large TV screen, and Guinness branding.

A restaurant with a green wall, wooden tables, and red chairs.

A bar area with multiple stools, a pool table, and a variety of beer taps.

10. Ewings Bar & Self-Catering Accommodation

Carlow City Centre

Alexandra

$98 nightly

$112 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a handrail, and a decorative fountain.

A hotel lobby with a large carpeted area, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A large, historic stone building with multiple towers and a central entrance.

A historic building with a fountain and well-manicured lawn.

11. Seven Oaks Hotel with Heated Indoor Pool and Fitness Centre Carlow Town

Carlow City Centre

Joyce

$157 nightly

$178 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A small building with a blue door, a clock, and a charging station for a blue car.

A living room with a checkered sofa, a blue armchair, a kitchen in the background, and a painting on the wall.

A compact hotel room with two single beds, a small kitchenette, a dining table with chairs, and a wooden floor.

A compact kitchen with a wooden countertop, a microwave, a stove, and a built-in washing machine.

12. Mattys Pub & Apartments

Muine Bheag

Sandra

$102 nightly

$116 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with a patterned floor, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.

A lobby with a wooden parquet floor, leather sofas, a coffee table, potted plants, and a chandelier.

A bar with multiple shelves of bottles, a television, and wooden bar stools.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wall-mounted TV, and framed artwork.

13. Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

Kilkenny

Bryan

$99 nightly

$112 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, bar stools, and a vase of flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a dining set.

A staircase with a handrail, a wall with a floral pattern, and a door at the end of the hallway.

14. Glendine Lodge

Kilkenny

$98 nightly

$111 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a wooden floor.

A house with a well-maintained lawn and a tree with red fruits in the foreground.

A two-story house with a stone wall and a well-maintained garden.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a red sofa, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

15. Launard House

Maidenhill

Edgar

$108 nightly

$123 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall.

16. SpringHill Hotel

Kilkenny

Margaret

$104 nightly

$118 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A well-lit living room with a chandelier, a green sofa, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a chair.

A warmly lit lobby with a round table, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A building with a green ivy-covered exterior, a bar and restaurant on the ground floor, and flags indicating it is a hotel.

A dining area with a patterned chair, a table with a yellow tablecloth, and a wine glass.

17. The Club House Hotel

Kilkenny City Centre

Gregory

$116 nightly

$132 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a marble sink, a toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower.

A dining room with a large wooden table and chairs, a fireplace, and a ceiling fresco.

A room with striped sofas, a chandelier, and large windows.

18. Uppercourt Manor

Freshford

$219 nightly

$249 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

A person in a robe standing by a window with a view of a castle.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options including sofas and chairs, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a bottle and glasses, a TV, a kitchen area, and artwork on the walls.

A room with a large window overlooking a historic building with towers and a green dome.

19. Pembroke Hotel

Kilkenny City Centre

Teresa

$132 nightly

$150 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor dining area with tables set for two, featuring potted plants, candles, and table lamps.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, tables set with plates, glasses, and candles.

A grand hotel lobby with multiple staircases, a reception area, and a staircase decorated with flowers.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a water fountain, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

20. The Heritage

Killenard

john

$142 nightly

$161 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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Top The Swan Hotel Reviews

Kilford Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great except the beer garden wasn't open while we were there. I was able to take pictures of inside which was cool, but I would've liked to have had a drink there."

Pembroke Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location for visiting Kilkenny"

The Club House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Our stay was fine. Excellent staff."

Hotel Kilkenny

10/10 Excellent

"Our check-in was excellent, helpful staff. Breakfast and service were very good. Rooms were very clean and looked to appear newly remodeled."

The Heritage

10/10 Excellent

"At wedding 10/10/26 lovely hotel great service from start to finish was a great day and night ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

8/10 Good

"Kicked out of the pool & gym at 7:30pm even though it said 8 and that was confirmed at reception"

SpringHill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Gave great city recommendations and helped to arrange any transportation needed"

Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great pit stop on Motercycle journey"

Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

10/10 Excellent

"We are one week into a three week vacation. The Hoban was our first night and is still the best so far. Room was large bed was a North American style king size, food was amazing, staff extremely helpful. Can’t say enough good things about this place."

More cheap stays in The Swan

Berkeley House

5 Patrick St Kilkenny County Kilkenny

$98 nightly

$111 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

Charming 1-bedroom Apartment With Jacuzzi in Johnstown

Johnstown County Kilkenny

$112 nightly

$127 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

No 13 Townhouse

13 John Street Lower Kilkenny County Kilkenny

$115 nightly

$131 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)

The Farm Cottage

Bakersford Kilcullen Road Athy County Kildare

$423 nightly

$480 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

Preston House

Main Street Abbeyleix Laois

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Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Ormonde Street, 1 Kilkenny County Kilkenny

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in The Swan?

Located 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from the heart of The Swan, The Club House Hotel is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices for your visit to the area are Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel and Hotel Kilkenny. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in The Swan.

What are some of the best vacation rentals that The Swan has to offer?

Serene 3-bedroom City Home in charming Kilkenny perfect for relaxing stays: You might want to consider this vacation home rental near The Swan, which comes with laundry facilities so you can feel at home during your trip. See all vacation rentals in The Swan.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The Swan, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in The Swan.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to The Swan?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to The Swan, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

How is it to stay in The Swan?

Travelers to The Swan will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 112 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about The Swan.

What should I see while I'm in The Swan?

Places to visit in the wider area include Ballintubbert Gardens, Abbeyleix Heritage House, and Carlow Town Park. You'll also find Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre and Fairgreen Shopping Centre in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's The Swan guide.

What's the weather like in The Swan?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 57°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 41°F. Average annual precipitation for The Swan is 35 inches.

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Our top choices for The Swan hotels

1. Avalon House Hotel

2. Woodford Dolmen Hotel

3. Talbot Hotel Carlow

4. Maldron Hotel Portlaoise

5. Kilkea Castle

6. The Killeshin Hotel

7. Clanard Court

8. The Lodges at Kilkea Castle

9. Midlands Park Hotel

10. Ewings Bar & Self-Catering Accommodation

11. Seven Oaks Hotel with Heated Indoor Pool and Fitness Centre Carlow Town

12. Mattys Pub & Apartments

13. Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

14. Glendine Lodge

15. Launard House

16. SpringHill Hotel

17. The Club House Hotel

18. Uppercourt Manor

19. Pembroke Hotel

20. The Heritage

Top The Swan Hotel Reviews

Kilford Arms Hotel

Pembroke Hotel

The Club House Hotel

Hotel Kilkenny

The Heritage

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

SpringHill Hotel

Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

More cheap stays in The Swan

Berkeley House

Charming 1-bedroom Apartment With Jacuzzi in Johnstown

No 13 Townhouse

The Farm Cottage

Preston House

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

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