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/1000000/530000/522600/522510/9c9c6afa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel Ormonde Street Kilkenny Kilkenny $123 nightly $140 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 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) Average. I was given a room on the 4th floor, room was sub standard. I requested to Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%2F2026&selected=522510&PinnedHotelID=522510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000446237) ![Pembroke Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4050000/4044100/4044019/ba079e0c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pembroke Hotel 11 Patrick Street Kilkenny $172 nightly $196 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 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. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews) Great staff and great breakfast Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=4044019&PinnedHotelID=4044019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000446237) ![Hotel Kilkenny](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4930000/4928600/4928510/b0167e31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Kilkenny College Road Kilkenny Kilkenny $140 nightly $159 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Breakfast excellent Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=4928510&PinnedHotelID=4928510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000446237) [See all 95 properties in Rathdowney](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026®ionId=3000446237) 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. ![Tranquil Countryside Farmhouse Stay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109630000/109622500/109622469/1c4c8532_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tranquil Countryside Farmhouse Stay Grangecastle County Tipperary Stay at this residence in Grangecastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. 10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Amazing location, fantastic hosts, lovely cottage. 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) ![Remodelled historical house w/ 17th century tower. Pet friendly. Boardgames!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112790000/112784900/112784879/3bb6baf0_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 attraction Devil's Bit is located nearby. 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) ![Beautiful Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33647300/33647260/24e8ccdd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere Templemore County Tipperary Stay at this cottage in County Tipperary. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Devil's Bit is located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews) Our hosts were incredibly helpful, friendly and from the moment we arrived more than happy to pass on information to places to visit in Ireland. The cottage was so welcoming and we loved every moment we had there. Any questions we had were always answered extremely quickly. It was a pleasure to stay ... 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