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Hotel Kilkenny

4.2 of 5 • 652 reviews
Kilkenny City Centre
Everything went very well. Very confortable too! I fully recommand it. Read more
£69

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

4.4 of 5 • 59 reviews
Kilkenny City Centre
Outstanding location in the center of town within walking distance to anywhere you want to be. Very solid property! Read more
£83

Newpark Hotel

4.3 of 5 • 390 reviews
Kilkenny City Centre
Fabulous hotel great friendly helpful staff especially Catherine in the bar.Decor fab spotless clean and welcoming Read more
£63

Kilford Arms Hotel

3.8 of 5 • 99 reviews
Kilkenny City Centre
Close to Kilkenny Castle. Lovely food in a interesting decor for a dining room. Extremely well done. Hotel does bus tours, adding to the atmosphere with all the different languages. Staff were friendly throughout the hotel. Read more
£48

Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre

4.5 of 5 • 238 reviews
Kilkenny City Centre
On our arrival we were informed that we were upgraded which was very nice. The reception staff were great. The room had a lovely aspect overlooking green fields. I had an amazing facial with Patricia, who is an extremely experienced beautician … Read more
£111

JBs Bar and Guest Accommodation

Kilkenny City Centre
£56

Zuni Hotel Kilkenny

4.3 of 5 • 70 reviews
Kilkenny City Centre
The location is perfect for walking around. The parking is confusing but I ran inside to ask while my husband sat in the car (it is around the block and is shared with residential parking). The breakfast is included and is pretty good. The onl … Read more
£101

Aspect Hotel Kilkenny

4 of 5 • 533 reviews
Kilkenny City Centre
Easy access to town center. Great rates. High value. Accommodating staff. Read more
£43

The Rafter Dempsey's

3.7 of 5 • 20 reviews
Kilkenny City Centre
Very good breakfast ando lovely staff very pleasant stay Read more
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Hibernian House

3.8 of 5 • 89 reviews
Kilkenny City Centre
Listowel is not a typical stop on the tourist path, but we needed a place to stay for a night between stays, and we're very pleased with our stay. The hotel is centrally located, very comfortable, and gave us a terrific recommendation for a pub, … Read more
£68

 

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Hotels @ Kilkenny

Whatever your budget, you’ll enjoy an amazing choice when it comes to accommodation options in Kilkenny. From comfortable 4 star hotels to inviting bed and breakfasts and boutique lodgings, there’s something for every wallet and visitor.

You can choose from numerous hotels and independent guesthouses situated in or near the medieval centre, giving you easy access to Kilkenny Castle, St Canice's Cathedral and other historic gems, as well as its colourful shopping, food and nightlife hotspots.

Hotels Ideal for Enjoying Kilkenny City

If you’re looking for the full Kilkenny experience, with its shops, pubs, cafes and tourist gems on your doorstep, it’s worth scouring the 4 star hotels, chic boltholes and modern hotels that lie within a five to 10 minute walk of the centre. Many come with castle and river views, and you’ll be free to dabble in the shopping, sightseeing and cultural life of the city on a whim.

Other choices include simple 2 star hostels, townhouses with rooms, and historic Georgian hotels and contemporary hotels, many around Patrick Street, Ormonde Street and John Street.

Many hotels feature conference facilities and meeting rooms, too, so if you’re here for business, you’ll have everything at your fingertips.

If you prefer being away from the thick of the action, you may want to switch your sights to the hotels and B&Bs on the fringes of town. You could escape the hustle and bustle at one of several modern and spa resort hotels off the main roads into the city, or lay your hat in any of the homely bed and breakfasts, many along Castlecomer Road or handy for the N76 ring road.

When to Book Hotels in Kilkenny

Be sure to book your accommodation in Kilkenny well in advance — the city attracts flocks of visitors, especially at weekends and in high summer.

Kilkenny is also popular during the many events and festivals it stages throughout the year. April brings an annual Medieval Week with historically inspired workshops, demos and tours, while summer heralds a medley of events, from the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival of international and Irish comedy acts, to the music of the Kilkenny Roots Festival. August sees a flurry of events, too, including the annual Kilkenny Arts Festival, with its theatre, dance and visual arts events and exhibitions.

Alternatively, you may want to visit in October to savour the city’s Food Festival and the rock music sessions of its Rockfall Festival.

Hotels in the Kilkenny Area

If you want to stay outside Kilkenny to enjoy the beautiful southern Irish countryside, you’re in luck, too. You’ll discover everything from decadent estate hotels and manor house hotels to B&Bs and self-catering properties scattered around the local landscapes.

The same goes if you’re flying into Dublin Airport or Waterford Airport to visit Kilkenny: you’ll find more than enough places to stay, from budget lodgings to chain hotels situated near both airports to break your journey.

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