Kilkenny Castle

A river with a bridge, a castle, and colorful buildings.
A historic stone bridge over a calm river, surrounded by lush greenery and traditional buildings.
A grand hall with red walls, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling with a skylight.
A historic castle with stone walls, arched windows, and a round tower.
A grand room with a checkered floor, a large chandelier, wooden doors, and a deer skull on the wall.

Things to do

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

£9
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

£26
per adult
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Medieval Mile Walking Trail

Medieval Mile Street Tour

£15
per adult
Medieval Mile Street Tour
Kilkenny Dark Tours

Kilkenny Dark Tours

£16
per adult
Kilkenny Dark Tours
Kilkenny Tour in French with a Local Irish Guide

Kilkenny told by a Kilkenny-born Guide – in French

£13
per adult
Kilkenny told by a Kilkenny-born Guide – in French
Picture 3 for Activity Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience

Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience

£20
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience
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Newtown Park Hotel

Newtown Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Price was £436, price is now £398 per person
£398
per person
5 Oct - 11 Oct
found 20 hours ago
Return flight included
London (LHR) to Waterford (WAT)
8/10 Very good! (834 reviews)
The location of this hotel as well as all the amenities make it a perfect stop, before or after the ferry crossing. We will be back next year.

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Ferrycarrig Hotel

Ferrycarrig Hotel

4 out of 5
Price was £625, price is now £520 per person
£520
per person
5 Oct - 11 Oct
found 20 hours ago
Return flight included
London (LHR) to Waterford (WAT)
9/10 Wonderful! (886 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Pembroke Hotel

Pembroke Hotel

4 out of 5
Kilkenny City Centre
Price was £732, price is now £659 per person
£659
per person
5 Oct - 11 Oct
found 20 hours ago
Return flight included
London (LHR) to Waterford (WAT)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)

Tours & day trips

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Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Activity duration is 10 hours and 5 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 110 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £37 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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5 Day South of Ireland Tour

5 Day South of Ireland Tour

Activity duration is 5 days
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is £4,973 per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience

Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.2 out of 10 with 53 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £20 per adult
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Water activities

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Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views

Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views

Activity duration is 45 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 59 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £13 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views

Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views

Activity duration is 45 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 59 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £13 per adult
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Kilkenny Castle

9.4/10 (525 reviews)
After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
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Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel Kilkenny

4 out of 5
College Road Kilkenny Kilkenny
Hotel Kilkenny
The Club House Hotel

The Club House Hotel

3 out of 5
Patrick Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
The Club House Hotel
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

4 out of 5
Ormonde Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Pembroke Hotel

Pembroke Hotel

4 out of 5
11 Patrick Street Kilkenny
Pembroke Hotel
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

4 out of 5
1 Ormonde Street Kilkenny County Kilkenny
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Kilford Arms Hotel

Kilford Arms Hotel

3 out of 5
John Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
Kilford Arms Hotel
SpringHill Hotel

SpringHill Hotel

3 out of 5
Waterford Road Kilkenny
SpringHill Hotel
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny

Langtons Hotel Kilkenny

4 out of 5
John Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

4 out of 5
Ring Road Kilkenny Kilkenny
Hoban Hotel Kilkenny
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