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Kilkenny
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Where to stay in Kilkenny
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 St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Talbotsinch
While Talbotsinch isn't home to many top sights, Smithwick's Brewery Tour and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Newpark
When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and Smithwick's Brewery Tour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lyrath
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lyrath and surrounding area, you can visit The Hub and The Watershed.
Smithsland
Though Smithsland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Walkinslough
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walkinslough and surrounding area, you can visit Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Ormonde Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
$135 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$154 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
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! (1,001 reviews)
All good
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
The Club House Hotel
Patrick Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$120 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
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! (270 reviews)
Everything was good
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Kilford Arms Hotel
John Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
$113 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$129 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
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! (765 reviews)
The staff was very friendly. The room was clean and was cleaned every day. The location is excellent and easy to get to. I'd be happy to stay there again!
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Immaculate 3-bed Apartment in Kilkenny
Kilkenny KK
Stay at this apartment in Kilkenny. Enjoy free parking, in-room washers/dryers, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House ...
Very nice stay
Very nice stay, apartment and location was perfect for our young family, to explore Kilkenny.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2021
Lovers' Lodge
Kilkenny Kilkenny (county)
Stay at this apartment in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions laser Combat Kilkenny and Nowlan Park are located ...
LOVERS' LODGE, pet friendly in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Kilkenny South East
Stay at this cottage in Kilkenny. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions laser Combat Kilkenny and Nowlan Park are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Great place for 7 of us to stay near town for a wedding. Luckily we had decent weather because it was a bit of a walk down into town (20 minutes). All in all good place for 8 people to stay together
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Kilkenny Castle
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.
St. Canice's Cathedral
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.
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.
Black Abbey
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.
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.
St. John the Evangelist Church
St. John the Evangelist Church 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.
Things to do
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
$32
per adult
Kilkenny: Historical Highlights Walking Tour
$14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walk historic Kilkenny with a qualified tour guide.
$14
per adult
Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny Entrance Ticket
$25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Kilkenny
4.7
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
NeverAgain
Kilkenny castle and Butler family history was great
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Kilkenny Castle is beautiful and very close!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
"small" by California standards, but the food was exceptional - as were the people who took care of us. Great shopping district with garment options everywhere. The walks are gorgeous
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Cute town. Good for one night stop between Dublin and elsewhere. Convenient for getting early start to Cashel and Blarney on the way to Killarney.
5/5 - Excellent
KarenA
The Kilkenny Arts Festival is a wonderful event! I loved the medieval city feel and the Medieval museum.
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