Walkinslough Travel Guide
Kilkenny
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Popular places to visit
Kilkenny Castle
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.
St. Canice's Cathedral
St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Black Abbey
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
The Hub
There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May.
Rothe House
You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
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 in French: Stories and secrets of the medieval city
Top hotels in Walkinslough
Hotel Kilkenny
"Rooms were clean, lobby was nice. Hotel had restaurant had great food. All around amazing experience!"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
"Nice hotel however there are things I would have expected in the room like other hotels. You don’t have a decent coffee/espresso maker like other hotels we have stayed in. Instead they give you the instant coffee. The fan to help keep you cool is very small. The last hotel we stayed in prior had ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
The Club House Hotel
"Close to town but on quiet area, lots of steps within hotel if traveling with older guests"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
"Cosy, warm but cooled myself with a cool beer"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
"Beautiful place and superb service"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Pembroke Hotel
"Very outdated and the tub was dangerously high to get into. We also expected it to be just outside of main tourist trap from the website, but it is a “town” hotel."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Walkinslough
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Rothe House and St. Francis Abbey Brewery 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 The National Reptile Zoo and St. Francis Abbey Brewery.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Rothe House.
Smithsland
Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club.
Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
