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Kilkenny – 44 hotels and places to stay
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny is located in the heart of medieval Kilkenny, within walking distance of Kilkenny Castle, shopping, the theatre, and bars.
Lyrath Estate
Set amidst 170 acres of parkland, Lyrath Estate Kilkenny is located on the outskirts of Kilkenny City.
Club House Hotel Kilkenny
With Medieval Kilkenny as a backdrop, this 18th century hotel is located in a cultural and artistic hot spot. The main shopping area is only 2 minutes away.
Hotel Kilkenny
With a pool and hot tub, the chic Hotel Kilkenny is located on the city’s ring road, a 10-minute walk from Kilkenny City centre.
Kilford Arms
In the heart of Kilkenny, The Kilford Arms Hotel offers free parking and comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms and Satellite TVs. Kilford’s White Oak restaurant serves the best of local produce.
Kilkenny Pembroke Hotel
Pembroke Kilkenny is a 4-star boutique hotel located behind Kilkenny Castle. The property offers air-conditioned rooms, dining, drinks, Mint Medispa and corporate facilities.
The Orchard House
Situated in Kilkenny, 1.8 km from Kilkenny Railway Station, The Orchard House features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Zuni Restaurant & Boutique Hotel
Zuni Restaurant, Cocktail Bar & Boutique Hotel is located in Kilkenny city centre with free onsite parking.
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
In Kilkenny city centre, the award-winning Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers luxury accommodation, the new Harper's Restaurant and 2 leading bars.
Newpark Hotel
With a stunning outdoor infinity pool, a hot tub, and an Aveda spa, Newpark Hotel is 10 minutes’ walk from Kilkenny centre. The house is set within 40 acres of parkland and beautiful gardens.
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Kilkenny's best hotels with breakfast
Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel
Hotel in KilkennyBreakfast optionsReview score7.9Good · 721 reviewsWelcome to Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel! We’ve recently undergone a complete renovation of the property and are excited to welcome guests back to the hotel.
Guest reviewcomfortable mattress. Netflix. Nice helpful staff.
Zuni Restaurant & Boutique Hotel
Hotel in KilkennyBreakfast optionsReview score9.0Superb · 982 reviewsZuni Restaurant, Cocktail Bar & Boutique Hotel is located in Kilkenny city centre with free onsite parking.
Guest reviewExcellent location ,food very good and staff so helpful
The Orchard House
Hotel in KilkennyBreakfast optionsReview score8.8Fabulous · 88 reviewsSituated in Kilkenny, 1.8 km from Kilkenny Railway Station, The Orchard House features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Guest reviewAmazing staff atmosphere food and room excellent staff
Parliament Inn
Hotel in KilkennyBreakfast optionsReview score4.2Disappointing · 92 reviewsFeaturing 3-star accommodation, Parliament Inn is located in Kilkenny, less than 1 km from Kilkenny Railway Station and 19 km from Mount Juliet Golf Club.
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Craic Larger than Medieval Life
Spirited Kilkenny was Ireland’s capital in the Middle Ages and although many monuments remain from back then, it’s now best known for the 'craic'. Kilkenny cream ale flows in pubs forming part of its legendary nightlife and tours of Smithwick’s showcase Ireland’s oldest operating brewery, on grounds containing the St Francis Abbey ruins.
Kilkenny has the most medieval churches in Ireland. Dating to the 13th-century are the Black Abbey and St Canice’s Cathedral, next to the Round Tower - the only remains of a 9th-century monastery founded by the saint.
Medieval streets, inns and wall remnants still stand, but the most impressive attraction is Kilkenny Castle, in large gardens by the River Nore. The 3-turreted fortress was a former home of the once powerful Butler family.
The Parade leads from here past high street shops to The Tholsel – the porticoed town hall. The Elizabethan merchants’ residence Rothe House is in a similar style. Wandering the colourful streets you can’t fail to notice buildings named after cats, a reference to the residents’ dogged determination. Local hurling team The Cats play at Nowlan Park, and the city hosts the annual Cat Laughs comedy festival, amongst others.
Booking.com’s Kilkenny accommodation includes hotels with spas and pools, and city centre guest houses near the train station.
What guests said about Kilkenny:
- Review score8.0
For us one day was enough to see what we wanted.
For us one day was enough to see what we wanted. We visited the castle, took the road train which was great and had a nice dinner at Langton’s where we stayed the night. There were several restaurants I could still have tried, and if you had other things you wanted to see in the area, it could be a good base.Guest review byKimberlyUnited States - Review score10.0
Real holiday buzz lots of people around...loads to see if...
Real holiday buzz lots of people around...loads to see if you stay long enough..The toilets in a lot of pubs need to be cleaned and upgraded..great atmosphere 😀..the Hibernian hotel is lovely for food 😀 but lots of great places to eat or even just coffee and cake..and don't forget to investigate the Butterslip !!Guest review byfrancisIreland - Review score10.0
Great place to visit.
Great place to visit. I loved the compact size of the city and was able to see everything I wanted to see without getting exhausted. Kilkenny is full of historical buildings and streets, most of which are easily accessible. People are friendly and helpful and the cafes, pubs and shops are a pleasure to go in to.Guest review byGerIreland - Review score8.0
A fabulous historic city to visit, with so much to see.
A fabulous historic city to visit, with so much to see. However, rather disappointing was the entry cost to all of the historic buildings. I was travelling with a group from America, we would have called to all the historic buildings for a tour, but the cost mounts very fast. We would have been happy to pay more and get access to a number of the historic buildings/ museums, but paying from 9.50- 12 euro for 6 people for each of the tours was exorbitant, the net effect was that we stopped going in and looked from the outside. Definitely needs to be considered.Guest review byRoisinIreland - Review score10.0
Small city, lots of historical buildings to explore, the...
Small city, lots of historical buildings to explore, the Castle and the walking paths, lovely walk by the river. Lots of restaurants, coffee shops, accommodation expensive. Certainly an ideal weekend treat.Guest review byAnonymousIreland - Review score10.0
this is a great city to visit.
this is a great city to visit. We thought 2 days would be enough but 3 would have been perfect! In the summer we heard it is like a party atmosphere with street musicians and festivals, but we had fun in the winter because nothing was crowded. Walking tour at the Medieval Mile museum is first rate and probably overlooked by many tourists. The OPW guide at Kilkenny castle was wonderful too. Remember to walk the grounds of the castleGuest review bytobyUnited States
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- From £84.78 per nightReview score8.3Very good · 1,157 reviewsWe were very happy with the room. We had dinner in the restaurant and were very happy with the meal. Not quite in the city centre but very close and parking was easy in Kilkenny. Very easy to find and the room was quiet. Plenty of parking.Guest review byDeirdreAustralia
- From £161.85 per nightReview score8.3Very good · 2,017 reviewsVery comfortable room, lovely hotel and a good breakfast. Ideal location in the city centre and just far enough from the noisier areas at night too. The staff at breakfast looked after us well and appreciated it!Guest review byAdamUnited Kingdom
- From £158.42 per nightReview score8.5Very good · 5,160 reviewsLocation of the hotel is superb right in the city centre. Rooms were very spacious and clean. Breakfast was very tasty with a help yourself continental and cooked food choices. Staff were friendly and helpful.Guest review byLucyUnited Kingdom
- Review score9.0Superb · 982 reviewsLocation and comfort very good, great menu and excellent staff with parking behind the city centre property it is an excellent place for a city breakGuest review byAlanIreland
- From £111.32 per nightReview score7.4Good · 2,350 reviewsHotel is located in the city centre so you have all shops ,restaurants and transport within easy reach .Check in was quick and easy .Guest review bykarenIreland
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