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 ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(1,002 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F23%2F2026&endDate=2%2F24%2F2026&selected=522510&PinnedHotelID=522510&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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $99 nightly $113 total Feb 24 - Feb 25 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (300 reviews) The staff were so helpful. The bar staff were so nice and friendly. When we got there we were given clear instructions on parking and even got a free upgrade Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F24%2F2026&endDate=2%2F25%2F2026&selected=1183111&PinnedHotelID=1183111&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 $150 nightly $171 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 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! (1,000 reviews) the hotel was great. Very kind and courteous. great breakfast menu too. 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USE THE EIRCODE FOR LOCATION- DO NOT USE EXPEDIA ADDRESS IN GOOGLE MAPS Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Tranquil-Countryside-Farmhouse-Stay.h109622469.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. 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