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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348739/5ac330a6-0db4-41e3-bfa9-1c1dd8b701af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kells](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348739/54df428d-2df6-488e-8d35-dbcf2b810bad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kells](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348739/099e61b4-1fb4-45c8-874c-233d09eb89ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kells](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348739/d83e86a7-0c08-4ecd-b1f8-4bbddc9d0071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kells](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348739/12856f92-187c-43fc-b0cc-0902c52253cc.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/1000000/530000/522600/522510/9c9c6afa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel Ormonde Street Kilkenny Kilkenny £139 20 Apr - 21 Apr 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! (1,000 reviews) Average. I was given a room on the 4th floor, room was sub standard. I requested to Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=522510&PinnedHotelID=522510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348739) ![The Club House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1183200/1183111/5ec3183c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Club House Hotel Patrick Street Kilkenny Kilkenny £106 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (328 reviews) Very good breakfast. Staff most helpful answering questions about Kilkenny. Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=1183111&PinnedHotelID=1183111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348739) ![Waterford Marina Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/439000/438903/229db17f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waterford Marina Hotel Canada Street Waterford Waterford £118 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waterford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Great friendly staff. Good food and drinks Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=438903&PinnedHotelID=438903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348739) [See all 124 properties in Kells](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%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/111000000/110070000/110065500/110065423/6bae7f7f_edited_3470_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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) Very informal excellent check in. Clean and tidy. Good host. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Muine-Bheag-Hotels-Mattys-Pub-Apartments.h110065423.Hotel-Information) ![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 Wi-Fi, 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 21 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tranquil-Countryside-Farmhouse-Stay.h109622469.Hotel-Information) ![18th Century Mill House in a Courtyard Setting](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40193100/40193008/249e4e32_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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Inistioge-Hotels-18th-Century-Mill-House-In-A-Courtyard-Setting.h40193008.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=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05)[4 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6348739&startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6348739&startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06)[5 Apr - 6 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6348739&startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6348739&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6348739&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%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 top-notch restaurants 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 ![Image of the medieval Franciscan Friary in Callan,County Kilkenny, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168408/2bb2c9ba-3b0c-4738-89c8-1f4cfa1079a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Callan ![Seven Houses Cross Roads](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) - [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) - [Smithwick's Brewery Tour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Smithwicks-Brewery-Tour-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d553248621532987151.Attraction) - [St. John the Evangelist Church ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-John-The-Evangelist-Church-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d553248621532489534.Attraction) - [Rothe House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rothe-House-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090021.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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