Title: Kells Travel Guide: Best of Kells, County Kilkenny Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kells](https://expedia.co.uk/Kells-Hotels.d6348739.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kells](https://expedia.co.uk/Kells-Holiday-Rentals.d6348739.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Kells Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kells.d6348739.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kells Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kells.d6348739.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kells Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Kells Priory has the appearance more of a fortress than of a place of worship. 13 acres of 12th century ruins, perfect for exploring!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348739/5ac330a6-0db4-41e3-bfa9-1c1dd8b701af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kells Priory has the appearance more of a fortress than of a place of worship. 13 acres of 12th century ruins, perfect for exploring!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348739/5ac330a6-0db4-41e3-bfa9-1c1dd8b701af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kells Priory has the appearance more of a fortress than of a place of worship. 13 acres of 12th century ruins, perfect for exploring!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348739/54df428d-2df6-488e-8d35-dbcf2b810bad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kells Priory has the appearance more of a fortress than of a place of worship. 13 acres of 12th century ruins, perfect for exploring!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348739/099e61b4-1fb4-45c8-874c-233d09eb89ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kells Priory has the appearance more of a fortress than of a place of worship. 13 acres of 12th century ruins, perfect for exploring!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348739/d83e86a7-0c08-4ecd-b1f8-4bbddc9d0071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kells Things to do - Top hotels in Kells - Top Holiday Rentals in Kells ![Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522600/522510/2d69ee91_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel Ormonde Street Kilkenny Kilkenny £117 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews) Nice stay went to go book a second night but told me we couldn’t but could book it online no problem. But only after we got told no available rooms had made our mind up we choose not to book online and left. They lost out as it was a family stay. Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=522510&PinnedHotelID=522510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348739) ![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 £122 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (995 reviews) the hotel was great. Very kind and courteous. great breakfast menu too. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=4044019&PinnedHotelID=4044019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348739) ![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 £77 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (298 reviews) Staff is phenomenal! Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=1183111&PinnedHotelID=1183111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348739) [See all 125 properties in Kells](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6348739) 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. ![Mattys Pub & Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110070000/110065500/110065423/27588ffc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mattys Pub & Apartments Royal oak, bagenalstown Muine Bheag Carlow Stay at this spa apartment in Muine Bheag. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Royal Oak Distillery and Ballyloughan Castle ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews) the shower could use a curtain Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Muine-Bheag-Hotels-Mattys-Pub-Apartments.h110065423.Hotel-Information) ![18th Century Mill House in a Courtyard Setting](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40193100/40193008/bb8910c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 18th Century Mill House in a Courtyard Setting . County Kilkenny Stay at this holiday home in Inistioge. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Woodstock Estate and Woodstock House and Gardens ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews) Everything was perfect. For our first night in Ireland we could not have asked for any thing more! Ziggy and Coco were an added bonus! Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Inistioge-Hotels-18th-Century-Mill-House-In-A-Courtyard-Setting.h40193008.Hotel-Information) ![Tranquil countryside farmhouse stay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109640000/109632600/109632576/a1df56d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tranquil countryside farmhouse stay Thurles County Tipperary Stay at this holiday home in County Tipperary. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. 10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) We loved our stay! The host provided great visitor reference information. The kids enjoyed all the games. It was great having cows outback. I definitely would stay again. Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tranquil-Countryside-Farmhouse-Stay.h109632576.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kells](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6348739&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Kells hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6348739&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6348739&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6348739&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6348739&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6348739&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6348739&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6348739&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6348739&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Kells Priory You can find out about the history of Kells with a visit to Kells Priory. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kells-Priory-Kells.d6090029.Attraction) #### Kilree Round Tower You can find out about the history of Kells with a visit to Kilree Round Tower. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilree-Round-Tower-Kells.d553248621532988274.Attraction) #### Kilree High Cross You can find out about the history of Kells with a trip to Kilree High Cross. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilree-High-Cross-Kells.d553248621587587024.Attraction) ## Cities near Kells ![July 2014](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8298/7cf15fd6-aca9-452b-8739-d0d94b36f6fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Seven Houses Cross Roads - Cities near Kells - Places of interest [Callan](https://expedia.co.uk/Callan.dx6168408)[Seven Houses Cross Roads](https://expedia.co.uk/Seven-Houses-Cross-Roads.dx6174817)[Knocktopher](https://expedia.co.uk/Knocktopher.dx6301924)[Stoneyford](https://expedia.co.uk/Stoneyford.dx3000442002)[Cuffesgrange](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuffesgrange.dx553248635976022310) - [Kilkenny Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Castle-Kilkenny.d6090015.Attraction) - [House of Waterford Crystal ](https://expedia.co.uk/House-Of-Waterford-Crystal-Waterford.d6174888.Attraction) - [St. Canice's Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Canices-Cathedral-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090025.Attraction) - [St. Lukes General Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Lukes-General-Hospital-Talbotsinch.d6174477.Attraction) - [Smithwick's Brewery Tour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Smithwicks-Brewery-Tour-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d553248621532987151.Attraction) - [Dunleckney Manor ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunleckney-Manor-Muine-Bheag.d6174772.Attraction) - [Waterford Treasures Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterford-Treasures-Museum-Waterford.d6090101.Attraction) - [Dunbrody Emigrant Ship ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunbrody-Emigrant-Ship-New-Ross.d6090067.Attraction) - [Kennedy Homestead ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kennedy-Homestead-New-Ross.d6090065.Attraction) - [Rothe House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rothe-House-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090021.Attraction) - [St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Medieval-Mile-Museum-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d649209758610890752.Attraction) - [St. Francis Abbey Brewery ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Francis-Abbey-Brewery-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6174352.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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