Lyrath Travel Guide
Kilkenny

Things to do

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

Kilkenny Walking Tour: Stories Behind the Medieval Mile

Kilkenny Tour in French with a Local Irish Guide
Top hotels in Lyrath

Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre
"Super hotel. Staff excellent. Very helpful. Food provided high quality. Breakfast was excellent, good quality food, well managed busy breakfast room. Room was super. Bed big and comfortable. Grounds of the hotel were very well maintained. Walkable distance to the city centre only 3km Lovely experience. ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
"Very clean and conveniently located."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

The Club House Hotel
"It's a unique older property that has a lot of character and interesting decor. The room I got on arrival wasn't clean, hair and wet, and on subsequent days the cleaning was subpar, eg. Still toothpaste in the sink, but they gave me more towels and water. When I did talk to the property they tried ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Kilford Arms Hotel
"Rooms were spacious and well maintained, clean and tidy. Breakfast was pleasant and adequate"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hotel Kilkenny
"Clean hotel, friendly staff and great breakfast."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
"This would have to be my favourite place in Ireland , staff were amazing, smiles and friendly and couldn't do enough for you,the grounds were spectacular 😀"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Lyrath

Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Rothe House and Smithwick's Brewery Tour while you're in town.

Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Walkinslough
While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Smithsland
Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.






